Thailand’s daily COVID infections down to 1,583 today, 15 more fatalities

13 Sept 05:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 1,583 new COVID-19 cases and 15 fatalities, bringing cumulative infections since April 1st to 36,290 and 109 deaths.
Despite a gradual reduction in daily infections, severe cases, particularly lung infections requiring ventilators, are rapidly increasing, straining ICU capacity in Bangkok and its suburbs to 80%.
Many fatalities occurred because patients sought treatment too late, often contracting the virus from family members, colleagues, or high-risk areas.
Renowned 63-year-old Thai comedian Arkhom Preedakul, known as Na Khom Chuanchuen, died from COVID-19 related lung complications after being hospitalized since April 12th.

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.