Daily COVID infections in Thailand reach a new high with 5,485 on Monday

13 Sept 06:35 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand recorded a new daily high of 5,485 COVID-19 infections, alongside 19 additional deaths.
A significant portion of the new cases, 1,953, were identified among prison inmates.
Bangkok alone accounted for 1,356 new infections and saw the discovery of two new clusters in Bang Na and Sathorn districts.
Cumulative infections since April 1st have soared to 130,229, with 59,416 individuals currently undergoing treatment in hospitals.

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.