Thai virologist Dr. Yong predicts daily COVID-19 infections may reach 100,000

14 Sept 03:07 Key points summarised by AI

Respected virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan forecasts a potential surge in Thailand's daily COVID-19 infections to 100,000, significantly up from the current average of 25,000 cases.
This prediction is driven by the rapid transmissibility of the Omicron BA.2 sub-variant, drawing comparisons to infection patterns observed in countries like Singapore.
Dr. Yong notes the current 5th wave's infection rate is ten times higher than previous waves, emphasizing that cases must peak before stabilizing, similar to trends in Europe and America.
He advises individuals to reduce their risk of infection, recommending isolation and RT-PCR confirmation for positive cases, acknowledging the immense logistical and financial challenges of managing 100,000 daily cases.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.