BMA has no problem with pubs and bars staying open until 4am

23 Sept 05:58 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt supports extending night entertainment venue hours to 4 am, emphasizing the need for updated zoning to prevent noise disturbances to residents.
The BMA believes this extension will regulate existing illegal operations, boost tourism, and stimulate the service sector economy, while also collaborating to prevent underage access.

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.