Brazilian COVID variant detected in Thai state quarantine as daily infections surge

13 Sept 11:01 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirmed the detection of a Brazilian COVID-19 variant among international arrivals in state quarantine, assuring it has not yet spread to local communities.
The nation recorded a significant surge with 2,112 new COVID-19 cases and 15 fatalities, bringing the total active cases to over 30,000, including many in critical condition.

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.