10 Bangkok markets closed to curb COVID-19 spread

13 Sept 11:37 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) orders the closure of 10 markets across the capital to combat rising COVID-19 infections.
The closures facilitate cleaning, disinfection, and proactive screening of vendors and communities, with potential extensions and ongoing monitoring for other markets.

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.