All schools in Kalasin municipality closed until December 30th over Omicron concerns

13 Sept 09:09 Key points summarised by AI

Kalasin municipality mandated the closure of all schools until December 30th, citing Omicron variant concerns after students were linked to the Rongsee market outbreak.
Rongsee market previously closed for 14 days following an Omicron-positive couple's visit, which led to over 100 COVID-19 infections, including 22 confirmed Omicron cases.
The public sector has canceled all New Year celebrations, while private event organizers must limit attendees to 100 and secure prior district chief approval.
Chiang Mai is investigating two suspected Omicron cases involving foreign tourists (British and German), who are isolated and receiving treatment, with no local transmission confirmed.

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.