People warned against spraying alcohol disinfectant on their bodies

23 Sept 05:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) warns against spraying alcohol disinfectant on the entire body due to its high flammability, following an incident where a woman was severely burned.
Alcohol spray is designed for hand disinfection only and must be used away from open flames, sparks, or heat sources like mosquito coils or stoves, allowing it to evaporate for at least 20 seconds.

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.