Human rights lawyers condemn beating of pro-election activist

13 Sept 13:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) strongly condemned the violent assault on pro-election activist Ekachai Hongkangwan, demanding a government investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators.
Ekachai reported being attacked by five unidentified men with helmets and wooden clubs after filing a corruption complaint at the Government House.
TLHR emphasized that Ekachai was exercising his constitutional right to free expression, noting his history of facing physical attacks, intimidation, arrest, and detention by state officials.

Only nong Chok, Lat Krabang remain public disaster zones as floods recede

Today 12:58 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) lifted public disaster designations for six districts, leaving only Nong Chok and Lat Krabang still classified as flood-affected zones due to their low-lying nature.
Assistance and compensation for affected households will continue despite the lifted designations, while the Meteorological Department warns of new heavy to very heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flash floods across the South, lower North, Central Plains (including Bangkok), and East from today through Sunday.