COVID-19 alert in Thai parliament after senator, 2 officials found infected

23 Sept 04:10 Key points summarised by AI

Thai parliament mandates rapid antigen screening for all senators, MPs, and officials following the detection of three COVID-19 infections, including Senator Apichart Todilokvech.
The alert stems from Senator Apichart's attendance at recent key parliamentary meetings, prompting immediate building disinfection and widespread testing protocols.

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.