March-24 election a choice between “Thailand and Thaksin” - Suthep Thuagsuban

15 Sept 23:46 Key points summarised by AI

Suthep Thuagsuban declares the March 24 election a pivotal choice between "Thailand and Thaksin Shinawatra," reframing it from a democracy vs. military dictatorship debate.
He aims to remind the public of alleged corruption during the Thaksin regime, detailing financial scandals such as the Krung Thai Bank loan, Exim Bank loan to Myanmar, and the Ratchadapisek land deal.
Suthep also cites new evidence reportedly implicating Thaksin in orchestrating the Yingluck government's massive rice pledging scandal.
He challenges Thai citizens to decide on election day whether to allow the "Thaksin regime to stage a comeback."

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.