Thailand announces new measures for foreign arrivals, New Year countdown details

13 Sept 11:13 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's CCSA permits New Year countdown events in specific provinces, imposing strict attendee limits and requiring full vaccination and negative antigen tests for all participants.
New entry measures for foreign arrivals, effective December 16th, mandate varying quarantine periods from one day for 'Test and Go' schemes to 14 days for high-risk or unvaccinated travelers.
The country reclassified provinces based on COVID-19 risk, removing 'maximum controlled' areas and increasing 'controlled' zones, while also opening the Nong Khai-Laos border.
Eateries across all provinces are permitted to serve alcohol until 1 AM on New Year's Eve, aligning with the festive period.

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.