AOT head office in Don Mueang closed after over 30 staff infected with COVID-19

13 Sept 08:16 Key points summarised by AI

Airports of Thailand (AOT) closed its head office and the Don Mueang international airport's safety control centre after 31 staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
The temporary closures, including a three-day shutdown for the head office, aim to facilitate disinfection and allow staff to work remotely, ensuring passenger areas remain separate and unaffected.

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.