Thai cuisine continues to make its mark

23 Sept 05:34 Key points summarised by AI

Thai cuisine achieved global recognition, ranking 17th best worldwide for 2023 according to TasteAtlas.
Five distinct Thai dishes, including Pad Krapao (3rd) and Khao Soi (6th), secured spots among the top 100 dishes globally.

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.