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13 Sept 23:56 Key points summarised by AI

Chuan Leekpai, 81, was elected Speaker of the House with a 258:235 vote.
Leekpai becomes the only Thai politician to have held both the Prime Minister and Speaker of the House posts twice.

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.