980 primary schools in Nakhon Ratchasima suspend on-site classes due to COVID-19

13 Sept 13:28 Key points summarised by AI

Nakhon Ratchasima has suspended on-site classes at 980 primary schools, representing 70% of the province's total, transitioning to online learning.
The widespread closures are a direct response to the detection of multiple COVID-19 infection clusters across several districts.
Specific schools, including Ban Charoenphol, Rath Karoon Wittaya, Ban Nong Pluang, and Municipal School in Bua Yai, reported significant numbers of infected students and relatives, prompting immediate class suspensions.

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.