Ex-Kaeng Krachan park chief seeks protection for his men from alleged police intimidation

13 Sept 04:56 Key points summarised by AI

Former Kaeng Krachan national park chief Chaiwat Limlikhit-aksorn alleges police are intimidating his former staff.
He claims officers pressure staff to implicate him in the abduction and murder of Karen activist Polajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen in exchange for not being charged.
Chaiwat has sought protection for his staff from the Department of National Parks and filed a complaint with Ubon Ratchathani police, providing an audio clip as evidence of the alleged intimidation.

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.