Two more Thais die, another abducted since Hamas attack on Israel

23 Sept 05:33 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai death toll in Israel has risen to 34, with 24 nationals now confirmed as hostages, following two more deaths and one additional abduction.
Over 8,000 Thais have been repatriated; the official evacuation center in Tel Aviv has closed, and chartered flights are suspended, though the embassy remains available for assistance.
Thai workers contracted for Israel are stranded, facing significant debt and unemployment due to the ongoing conflict preventing their travel.
The Labour Ministry is seeking airline refunds, proposing low-interest loans up to 150,000 baht, and coordinating job placements for over 500 affected workers.

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.