Expert says construction of field hospitals necessary before hospitals overflow

21 Sept 02:51 Key points summarised by AI

Dr. Prasit Watanapa stresses the immediate necessity of field hospitals to isolate asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 patients, preventing the overflow of general hospitals.
He warns that the current wave, driven by illegal activities and hindered by non-disclosure, makes contact tracing difficult, anticipating that cases will soon surpass available hospital bed capacity.

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.