Thailand records 967 new COVID-19 cases today, a single day record in 2021

13 Sept 23:03 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a new single-day record of 967 COVID-19 infections, surpassing the previous high from January 26th, with 964 cases locally acquired.
The national cumulative total now stands at 32,625 infections, with 4,314 patients currently undergoing treatment.
Provinces like Phuket and Nakhon Ratchasima are reporting new clusters and actively preparing or opening field hospitals to accommodate the rising number of patients.

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.