Increase in mental health professionals sought

15 Sept 01:33 Key points summarised by AI

A public healthcare network petitioned the Public Health minister to increase the number of psychiatrists and psychotherapists, and expand medication choices, to address long patient wait times and limited treatment options.
The government acknowledged efforts to train more mental health personnel and plans to open new psychiatric wards, while the National Health Security Office considers adding mental health medications to the essential medicine list to reduce patient expenses.

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.