CCSA closes all entertainment venues in 41 provinces for 14 days minimum

13 Sept 14:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's CCSA mandates a minimum 14-day closure for all entertainment venues, including pubs, bars, karaoke, and massage parlours, across 41 provinces, including Bangkok.
Eateries are permitted to operate under strict safety guidelines, but provincial committees retain the authority to close any establishment deemed high-risk for COVID-19 transmission for at least two weeks.

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.