More high-risk venues closed in Prachuap Khiri Khan as new COVID-19 cases surge

13 Sept 14:21 Key points summarised by AI

Prachuap Khiri Khan, now classified as a COVID-19 "Red zone," ordered the immediate closure of numerous high-risk venues and banned most entertainment events to curb a surge in daily infections.
The Hua Hin district police superintendent was abruptly transferred for allegedly allowing a pub, later linked to many infections, to operate past mandatory closing hours.
The province recorded 98 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing its total to 525 since April 1st, prompting the establishment of field hospitals and consideration of a full provincial lockdown.

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.