Police to question those involved in “Miss Grand Samut Sakhon 2021” pageant

14 Sept 15:30 Key points summarised by AI

Makkasan police are summoning event organizers, contestants, audience members, and the pageant's license holder for questioning regarding alleged breaches of COVID-19 safety terms during the "Miss Grand Samut Sakhon 2021" pageant.
The event led to a significant COVID-19 outbreak, with 13 contestants and 9 chaperones subsequently testing positive and requiring hospital treatment.
Officials allege the pageant committee violated agreed-upon terms, specifically exceeding the 20-person audience limit mandated by emergency decrees.
Contestants reported being threatened with fines for withdrawing due to COVID-19 concerns and were instructed to remove face masks during various activities and the contest itself.

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.