Most of Thailand’s schools reopen under new normal regime today

15 Sept 06:01 Key points summarised by AI

Most schools across Thailand reopened today after a two-month closure due to COVID-19 concerns, implementing stringent 'new normal' health protocols such as mandatory face masks, temperature checks, and hand sanitization for all students.
The reopening introduced significant operational changes, including capping class sizes at 30 students, implementing alternate weekly attendance to reduce congestion, daily classroom disinfection, and banning most extracurricular group activities.
Despite the widespread reopening, anxiety is prevalent among parents, teachers, and students; some provinces like Kamphaeng Phet and Trang postponed their school terms due to new infections, and a recent poll indicated over 71% of parents prefer their children not return to school yet.

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.