Thai Foreign Ministry calls for immediate release of all Hamas hostages

21 Sept 04:25 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Foreign Ministry condemned the indiscriminate murder of innocent people, including 32 Thais, and demanded the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas, also expressing disagreement with the distribution of victim images.
Nineteen Thai nationals remain captive by Hamas, with the House Speaker's advisor reportedly in Tehran seeking Iranian intervention for their release and claiming they are safe.
Repatriation efforts continue as a Royal Thai Air Force flight evacuates 145 Thais, and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urges remaining citizens to return, promising financial assistance.

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.