Minister Anupong defends son against allegation of business interest

13 Sept 19:09 Key points summarised by AI

Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda defended his son, Yutthapong, against allegations of business interest in Phuket garbage management deals.
Anupong stated his son denied meeting the Phuket governor or involvement in the business, a claim corroborated by the governor who confirmed deleting Yutthapong's reported appointment.

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.