191 COVID-19 infections found in new Bang Khae cluster

1 Oct 02:32 Key points summarised by AI

A new COVID-19 cluster in Bangkok’s Bang Khae district has identified 191 infections through proactive screening.
The outbreak is primarily traced to The Mall Bang Khae, with 82 mall employees testing positive, alongside 13 community members from Soi Petchkasem 84.
Further investigation uncovered 87 additional cases among bus workers and residents in the Baan Khing community, with more test results pending.

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.