Thai schools advised to suspend group activities to prevent COVID-19 infections

13 Sept 08:59 Key points summarised by AI

Thai schools nationwide are advised to suspend all group activities following COVID-19 clusters among students and teachers in 11 provinces, including a significant outbreak at a Ratchaburi boarding school.
Infections are primarily linked to group activities such as sporting events and orientation sessions, as well as post-ritual gatherings where participants often remove masks, even among fully vaccinated individuals.

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.