NACC in hot waters for absolving Gen Prawit in wristwatch scandal

13 Sept 12:18 Key points summarised by AI

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) sparked widespread criticism by clearing Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan in a scandal involving over 20 undeclared expensive wristwatches.
NACC's controversial ruling accepted Gen Prawit's defense that the watches were loaned from a deceased friend, thus exempting him from declaring them as personal assets.
Anti-graft crusaders and activists, including Rosana Kositrakul, condemned the NACC, questioning its transparency, professionalism, and alleging a clear double standard in its judgment.
The public backlash escalated with Srisuwan Janya initiating a signature campaign to impeach the five NACC members who voted to absolve Gen Prawit, accusing them of abusing their authority.

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.