Holidaymakers hit the roads for the New Year break

13 Sept 13:13 Key points summarised by AI

Major arterial roads, including Friendship Road and Phahonyothin Road, experience heavy congestion as holidaymakers depart for the New Year break.
Public transport hubs like Bang Sue train terminal and bus stations are crowded, with additional services deployed to manage the surge in passengers.
Authorities implement safety protocols, advising seatbelt use and requiring two certified drivers for long-haul bus journeys.

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.