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Bamnet Narong Hospital in Thailand’s Chaiyaphum province heavily flooded

13 Sept 14:32 Key points summarised by AI

Flash floods severely damaged Bamnet Narong Hospital in Thailand's Chaiyaphum province, submerging its first floor.
Wards, medical equipment, supplies, documents, and vehicles were inundated with mud and floodwater.
The hospital has temporarily closed, evacuated patients to a nearby facility, and is appealing for donations for repairs.
The flooding was caused by heavy rains from tropical storm Dianmu, affecting multiple northeastern provinces.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.