Mingkwan firm on not joining Palang Pracharat

13 Sept 15:43 Key points summarised by AI

New Economics party leader Mingkwan Sangsuwan firmly reiterated his party's refusal to join the pro-Prayut Palang Pracharat party in forming a coalition government, citing distinct political ideologies.
Despite winning six seats and being deemed a 'kingmaker,' the party maintains unity, dismissing earlier media reports of joining the alliance and refuting claims of internal defections.

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.