Kidnapped Thai businessman found by Laotian police

14 Sept 06:27 Key points summarised by AI

Laotian police successfully located and rescued Thai businessman Singkaew Wongyai, who was abducted in Laos last Friday and held for a 5 million baht ransom.
Details of his rescue and whether the ransom was paid remain undisclosed, as Thai authorities prepare for his handover amidst speculation of a business conflict as the motive.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.