Excessive PM2.5 in 29 provinces and 84 areas in and around Bangkok today

13 Sept 11:56 Key points summarised by AI

Twenty-nine provinces, primarily central and northeastern, along with 84 areas in and around Bangkok, are experiencing excessive PM2.5 dust levels.
PM2.5 levels in Bangkok reached up to 72.6μg, significantly surpassing the 37.5μg standard, prompting the Pollution Control Department to advise reduced outdoor activities and mask-wearing.

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.