Abhisit quits Democrat helm after poll humiliation

14 Sept 13:04 Key points summarised by AI

Abhisit Vejjajiva resigned as Democrat Party leader immediately after the general election, as the party secured fewer than 50 seats, falling well short of his 100-seat resignation vow.
He took full responsibility for the party's humiliating performance, apologizing to supporters as the results failed to meet targets and expectations.
Abhisit's 'alternative' political strategy, criticizing both the incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Pheu Thai Party, confused voters and failed to attract a significant electoral base.
The Palang Pracharat Party successfully captured the anti-Shinawatra vote with Prayut as its nominee, directly challenging and undermining the Democrats' traditional stronghold, leading to their significant losses, especially in Bangkok.

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.