2,680 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Wednesday, one more cluster found in Bangkok

23 Sept 06:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 2,680 new COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths on Wednesday, increasing cumulative infections since April 1st to 156,365.
A new COVID-19 cluster emerged at a company in Bangkok's Din Daeng district, infecting 54 out of 120 employees, adding to the 70 clusters under close watch in the capital.
Health officials highlighted ongoing concerns in Samut Prakan province, where clusters are detected in various locations, and new infections concentrated in worker housing facilities in Nonthaburi.
Vaccination efforts saw 428,459 people receive their first dose and 43,669 complete their second dose yesterday.

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.