Resumption of 'Test and Go' registrations, new COVID measures, to be decided by CCSA Thursday

23 Sept 04:35 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's CCSA will meet Thursday to decide on resuming 'Test and Go' registrations, implementing new COVID-19 zoning, and extending the nationwide State of Emergency.
The 'Test and Go' program, suspended since December 22nd due to the Omicron variant, is eyed for a February 1st restart, possibly with stricter measures, to revive the vital tourism sector.
Further easing of restrictions includes a proposal to declare 13 new 'sandbox' zones, encompassing five tourism pilot provinces, aimed at boosting economic recovery.
The State of Emergency, in place since March 2020, is expected to be extended for another two months, while the reopening of high-risk venues like bars and pubs will not be discussed.

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.