Inmates nationwide expected to be inoculated in June

14 Sept 02:15 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Corrections will launch a nationwide inmate inoculation campaign in June, prioritizing high-risk individuals like the elderly and those with underlying conditions.
The plan includes conducting rapid COVID-19 tests for new prisoners before they enter the system and mass screening for all existing inmates.
Recent surges in COVID-19 cases within prisons are linked to increased testing capacity, as previous lower figures were due to limited testing capabilities.
Investigations revealed that outbreaks originated from new inmates in female prisons and from department officials in male prisons.

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.