COVID zoning system readjusted - Thai PBS World Tonight [16th April 2021]

21 Sept 04:16 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's National Communicable Disease Committee revised the COVID-19 zoning system, consolidating it into just Red and Orange zones due to a surge in infections.
The number of Red zone provinces significantly increased from 5 to 18, reflecting the worsening situation across key areas including Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
New nationwide restrictions include closing all bars, pubs, and massage parlours, banning alcohol sales in eateries with earlier closing times, and prohibiting large gatherings and classroom teaching.

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.