Ratchaprarop intersection in Bangkok closed due to subsidence

2 Oct 15:56 Key points summarised by AI

Ratchaprarop intersection in Bangkok was closed after a section of the road subsided, trapping a pickup truck and prompting immediate repairs by city officials.
Authorities are investigating the cause, with witnesses reporting a heavy ten-wheel truck passing just before the incident, and the road will remain closed until it is confirmed safe for traffic.

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.