Thailand’s airports prepare for full reopening to foreign visitors in 4 months

13 Sept 10:16 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's airports are actively preparing for a full reopening to international visitors within four months, following the Prime Minister's directive.
Airports are implementing extensive COVID-19 preventative measures and infrastructure upgrades, with initial reopening efforts beginning with Phuket in July, followed by other key tourist destinations.

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.