Less air pollution today in Bangkok, cooler next week for most of Thailand

23 Sept 02:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand anticipates a significant drop in temperatures and windy conditions from Sunday to mid-next week, as a strong cold front from China blankets most regions, excluding the south.
Bangkok's air quality is improving, with only nine areas currently reporting PM2.5 dust levels exceeding the threshold, indicating a reduction in widespread atmospheric pollution.

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.