Travel insurance to be arranged for all tourist arrivals over holiday season : Srettha

2 Oct 16:01 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin mandated travel insurance for all foreign tourists arriving in Thailand during the New Year holiday season.
This directive addresses recent incidents, including a tourist's death due to denied emergency treatment and another facing exorbitant hospital bills.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will request 50 million baht from the Central Fund to cover these insurance costs.

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.