PM reiterates his plea for Thais in Israel to return home as war escalates

23 Sept 02:23 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has reiterated his plea for Thai workers in Israel to return home swiftly, citing the escalating conflict and potential future evacuation challenges.
Many Thai workers are reluctant to leave Israel due to attractive wages and existing debt obligations, despite the increasing dangers.
Over 6,400 Thais have been repatriated through 36 flights, with 8,478 registered to return; compensation totaling 13 million baht has been distributed to returnees and families of those killed.

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.