Thais in UK warned of scam calls

13 Sept 10:47 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Embassy in London has issued a warning to Thai residents in the UK about scam calls impersonating the embassy, clarifying it never requests personal information over the phone.
Scammers are manipulating the embassy's caller ID and leaving threatening voicemails regarding 'important documents' that could impact their stay, prompting the embassy to advise caution against unknown numbers and provide guidelines for dealing with scam callers.

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.