Warming sea bleaching corals around Phang-nga’s Tachai Island

20 Sept 06:51 Key points summarised by AI

Rising sea temperatures are causing coral bleaching around Tachai Island in Phang-nga, affecting species such as staghorn, hump, and flower corals.
Surveys indicate 20% of corals in shallow waters (2-8 meters deep) are starting to bleach, with 5% fully bleached, as water temperatures reach 30oC.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.