34 killed, 335 injured on first of 7 dangerous days on the roads

13 Sept 04:46 Key points summarised by AI

The first day of New Year travel's "Seven Dangerous Days" recorded 34 fatalities and 335 injuries nationwide, with motorcycles involved in 86% of accidents, predominantly on highways.
Speeding (39.23%) and drunk driving (23.01%) were identified as primary causes, prompting officials to implement safety measures like closing U-turns and monitoring high-risk locations, while advising extra caution in southern provinces experiencing heavy rain.

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.