Thai woman’s eye colour turns indigo after taking Favipiravir

14 Sept 01:57 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai woman reported her eye color changed to an indigo shade after taking Favipiravir for COVID-19, a phenomenon she demonstrated in a viral video.
Medical experts, while noting this specific side effect is unprecedented, confirm that Favipiravir can cause side effects, and this eye color change is likely a harmless, temporary condition that resolves after stopping the medication and does not affect vision.

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.