PM claims wristwatch scandal not cause of Thailand's downgrading in corruption index

1 Oct 03:32 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha denied that Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan's wristwatch scandal was responsible for Thailand's drop in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI), asserting the issue was minor and resolved.
The PM acknowledged the CPI downgrade might partially reflect the government's non-democratic status, despite his administration's anti-graft measures, and called for clarity on the ranking criteria.

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.