34 public parks in Bangkok opened to Loy Krathong festivities

18 Sept 06:49 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok will open 34 public parks from 5 pm to midnight on November 27 for Loy Krathong celebrations.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) promotes a "One Family, One Krathong" campaign to reduce waste and cleanup efforts, noting a significant increase in collected krathongs last year.

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.