Thanathorn in high spirits and due back tomorrow to defend his case

13 Sept 08:52 Key points summarised by AI

Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit will return from Europe to address charges from the Election Commission (EC) regarding his alleged ownership of media company shares during his election candidacy.
His party asserts he transferred all shares before registering, criticizing the EC's decision to file charges and its refusal to accept additional evidence from Thanathorn's legal team.

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.