Thailand’s transport minister enters self-isolation after staff member gets COVID-19

13 Sept 05:27 Key points summarised by AI

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob began 14-day self-isolation after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 following a visit to a Thonglor entertainment venue.
The minister promptly took a COVID-19 test, ordered other staff to isolate, disinfected his office, and assigned his deputy to act on his behalf during the isolation period.

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.