New Economics party leader denies about-face

23 Sept 07:09 Key points summarised by AI

New Economics party leader Mingkwan Sangsuwan vehemently denied media reports that his party had switched allegiance to join the Palang Pracharat-led coalition alliance.
Mingkwan clarified that his party had never engaged in talks or agreed to partner with Palang Pracharat, directly refuting claims of a personal approach by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.

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.