Seven boats sink in Gulf and Andaman Sea in four days, eight people still missing

13 Sept 22:04 Key points summarised by AI

Seven vessels, comprising six tour boats and a fishing vessel, sank in the Gulf and Andaman Sea over four days, resulting in eight people still missing.
Incidents included a dive boat near Mu Ko Surin National Park, a speedboat near Bubu Island (all 77 aboard rescued), and a fishing boat off Chang Island, with strong waves cited as a primary cause in multiple capsizings.
Authorities have launched search operations for the missing and issued urgent maritime warnings, including red flags on beaches, bans on small vessels in areas like Pattaya, and advisories for tour operators to ensure safety and adequate life vests.

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.