Japanese police to help investigate call centre gang in Pattya

13 Sept 08:15 Key points summarised by AI

Japanese police are set to join Thai authorities in investigating a call centre gang operating in Pattaya, accused of defrauding victims in Japan.
The 15-member gang, apprehended after a housekeeper's tip-off, allegedly conned Japanese victims out of an estimated 200 million yen (US$1.79m).

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.