Thai national karate team members found infected with COVID-19 on return from Kazakhstan

14 Sept 01:45 Key points summarised by AI

Almost the entire 19-member Thai karate team tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from the Asian Karate Championships in Kazakhstan, despite being fully vaccinated.
The infections are attributed to lax safety measures, poor ventilation, and a lack of social distancing at the championship venue, which also affected other participating teams.

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.