Excessive PM2.5 dust in Bangkok on Thursday

1 Oct 02:59 Key points summarised by AI

PM2.5 levels exceeded the new safety standard of 37.5μg/m3 in 14 Bangkok areas on Thursday morning.
The elevated dust is caused by smoke from forest fires and emissions from vehicles and industry, a recurring issue during the dry, cold, and summer seasons.

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.