Prajadhipok Road inbound reopens after MRT Purple Line tunnel leak

10 Sept 18:58 Key points summarised by AI

Prajadhipok Road's three inbound lanes reopened to 24-hour traffic following successful efforts to control a water leak in the MRT Southern Purple Line extension tunnel.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt confirmed the situation stabilized through measures including sealing tunnel ends, injecting water to balance subterranean pressure, and soil reinforcement.
Engineers effectively equalized pressure using just over 1,000 cubic meters of water, significantly less than the 10,000 cubic meters initially planned.
Continuous ground-grouting operations to a depth of 37 meters successfully halted water ingress, with no further ground subsidence or structural movement detected in nearby buildings.
Outbound lanes will remain closed to ensure worker safety during additional tunnel reinforcement work.

Thai Embassy warns nationals after deadly attack on Saudi airport

Yesterday 19:13 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a warning for its nationals in Dammam and surrounding areas to temporarily avoid King Fahd International Airport following a deadly attack on October 21.
The advisory emphasizes high security risks, urging Thais to avoid the airport and energy infrastructure facilities, while continuing daily life with caution in public places.
Nationals are strongly advised to strictly follow instructions from Saudi authorities and contact the embassy or consulate for assistance.
This warning coincides with escalating hostilities and repeated attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group on Saudi targets.
The United States has also ordered non-essential staff and their families to leave its embassy in Saudi Arabia due to increasing Houthi hostilities, including attacks on civilian infrastructure.