Riverside areas of Bangkok warned of flooding this week, later this month

13 Sept 10:44 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok's BMA warns residents in riverside districts like Bang Phlat and Klong Toey of potential flooding due to high tides this week and again from November 20-26.
The Chao Phraya River's water levels are reaching 2.30m, significantly above normal and forecast levels, exacerbated by winds in the Gulf of Thailand.
Vulnerable waterfront communities are urged to move belongings to higher ground, with the BMA hotline 1555 available for assistance.
While a temporary improvement is expected by November 13th, another surge is anticipated later in the month, and December is projected to see the highest water levels, exceeding previous forecasts.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

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.