Troops and army equipment join the fight against 3rd wave of COVID-19

1 Oct 22:42 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai army mobilizes personnel and equipment to support public health officials in combating the third wave of COVID-19.
Army assistance includes setting up 19 field hospitals (7 currently operational), providing ambulances for patient transport, and deploying medics to aid the national vaccination program.

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.