Gen Prawit says no coup after Sunday’s election

13 Sept 07:20 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan assured the public there would be no coup following the March 24th general election.
He dismissed concerns about maintaining peace and order, including in the three southernmost provinces, and denied issuing any special security orders.
Prawit distanced himself from speculation about mediating a coalition government or being asked by PM Prayut to remain in his position post-election.
Major political parties are conducting their final, large-scale campaign rallies in Bangkok and their strongholds on the eve of the election to woo voters.

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.