Samut Prakan has the world’s 9th worst air quality

23 Sept 04:29 Key points summarised by AI

Samut Prakan, a province bordering Bangkok, ranks as the world's 9th worst for air quality, having experienced no good air days in the last 12 months.
This ranking, based on an analysis by House Fresh, highlights Baghdad as the city with the worst air pollution globally, while Australia boasts cities with the best air quality year-round.

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.