Chartered Airbus-380 and 32 commercial flights to repatriate 5,000 Thais

24 Sept 05:29 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin directed authorities to charter an Airbus-380 and arranged over 30 commercial and military flights to evacuate Thai citizens from Israel.
The expanded air evacuation effort targets over 7,000 Thais, as current flight capacity is insufficient and a looming ground invasion will make non-air travel impossible.
Logistical challenges for the chartered Airbus-380 include required maintenance and pilot retraining, with evacuation options considering direct flights or transit through hubs like Dubai or Cyprus.

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.