Junta sets up a 17-member anti-corruption board

2 Oct 20:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) formed a 17-member National Anti-Corruption Committee to combat government bureaucracy corruption.
Chaired by NCPO chief General Prayut Chan-o-cha, the committee is predominantly composed of active and former senior military officers, tasked with setting guidelines and strengthening anti-corruption efforts.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 provinces, affecting 604,265 families and approximately 1.83 million people, despite water levels beginning to recede in most areas.
The flood death toll has remained at 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across multiple provinces.
Significant impacts are observed in the North, East, Central Plains, and South, with provinces like Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, and Prachin Buri reporting a high number of affected families.