Crackdown on suspected major loan sharks in Udon Thani

15 Sept 05:34 Key points summarised by AI

Police, military, and local officials launched a major crackdown in Udon Thani, arresting three family members for operating an illegal loan shark business with exorbitant interest rates.
Authorities seized assets worth an estimated 120 million baht, including luxury cars, gold, and land deeds, believed to be illegally acquired from the suspects.
The operation also led to the arrest of six other alleged loan sharks in separate raids, with warrants issued for three additional suspects, following an intensive investigation into informal lending practices.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 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.