Abhisit cracks joke with Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial candidate

23 Sept 02:00 Key points summarised by AI

Former Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva displayed a jovial mood post-resignation, seemingly relieved from political pressures.
He light-heartedly joked with Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate, Chadchart Sitthipan, about forming a government, and also quipped about the House's dissolution during a parliament building inspection.

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.