Airforce Airbus 340-500 granted six overflights to pick up Thais in Israel

24 Sept 04:33 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) launched an evacuation mission using an Airbus 340-500, securing overflight permissions from ten countries, to repatriate Thai nationals from Israel.
The RTAF plans six flights to bring home over 7,000 Thais who have applied to return, out of approximately 30,000 working in Israel, predominantly in agriculture.
Logistical support includes seeking experienced pilots from Thai Airways due to the long flight duration and rotation needs, while the Thai embassy in Tel Aviv established a temporary shelter for evacuees.
A third group of 90 Thais, including injured individuals, has already returned via a commercial flight from Dubai, highlighting the urgent and ongoing repatriation efforts.

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.