Private sector says Thai government not strict enough on illegal border crossings

16 Sept 11:45 Key points summarised by AI

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) criticizes the government's "careless measures" for enabling illegal border crossings, urging a swift investigation into trafficking gangs potentially involving Thai officials.
FTI highlights the severe economic impact, estimating over a billion baht in daily trade losses due to the virus spread, while assuring that factories in Samut Sakhon only employ legally registered migrant workers.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.