Thailand entering third wave of COVID-19 infections – Dr. Thiravat Hemachudha

21 Sept 05:40 Key points summarised by AI

Professor Dr. Thiravat Hemachudha warns Thailand is entering a third COVID-19 wave, marked by widespread asymptomatic infections that progress to severe illness by the time symptoms appear.
Screenings reveal a 9% infection rate, primarily linked to entertainment venues where poor self-discipline, lack of social distancing, and inadequate ventilation accelerate transmission; public buses also pose a significant risk.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 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.