Bangkok extends closure of businesses, public venues and services until May 17th

13 Sept 10:48 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) extended closures for numerous businesses and public venues, including cinemas, gyms, museums, and educational institutions, until May 17th due to a surge in COVID-19 infections.
New restrictions mandate limited operating hours for convenience stores, malls, and eateries (take-away/delivery only), while prohibiting gatherings of more than 20 people to curb the virus spread.

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.