Bangkok and suburbs suffering excessive levels of PM2.5 pollution

13 Sept 15:52 Key points summarised by AI

Excessive PM2.5 dust levels were recorded in 71 areas across Bangkok and its peripherals, with the highest concentration in Paknam sub-district, Samut Prakan.
Pollution levels ranged from 27.3 to 65.9 micrograms per cubic meter (μg), significantly exceeding the safe threshold of 37.5 μg.

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.