Buriram province to penalize high-risk groups refusing COVID-19 vaccine

13 Sept 18:36 Key points summarised by AI

Buriram province will penalize individuals aged 18 and older identified as high-risk for COVID-19 if they refuse to get vaccinated.
Failure to apply for vaccination by May 31st could lead to a one-month prison sentence or a 10,000 Baht fine, while refusing a mandated vaccine jab carries a maximum fine of 60,000 Baht and/or two years in prison.

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.