Thailand records 2,671 new COVID-19 infections today, mass vaccinations start tomorrow

13 Sept 11:09 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 2,671 new COVID-19 cases, including 604 among prison inmates and 83 foreign arrivals, and 23 additional deaths, ahead of its national mass vaccination campaign launch.
Bangkok continues to lead in daily infections with 675 new cases, prompting close monitoring of specific communities and construction worker camps.
Authorities urged Thais in Cambodia to return legally, ensuring proper quarantine for uninfected individuals and treatment for those infected.
Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang confirmed all 25 vaccination locations are prepared to inoculate 38,000-50,000 people daily, with capacity to expand to 70,000.

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.