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Schools in Khon Kaen closed until Jan 14th, National Children’s Day postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

13 Sept 09:12 Key points summarised by AI

Khon Kaen Governor ordered all schools and educational institutes to close until January 14th.
The province's National Children's Day celebration has been indefinitely postponed.
These decisions stem from significant COVID-19 concerns, following 145 new cases reported in Khon Kaen yesterday.
Educational administrators are instructed to conduct online classes, while government and private sectors are urged to implement work-from-home policies.

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.