Bangkok’s Union Mall to be closed May 13-27 amid slow business

13 Sept 12:36 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok's Union Mall will temporarily close from May 13-27 to mitigate COVID-19 spread and address significantly slow business.
The closure aims to relieve tenants from financial burdens and infection fears, as the mall has been largely deserted since the initial pandemic wave.

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.