Judge shoots self in court after being forced to change verdict

13 Sept 11:39 Key points summarised by AI

Judge Kanakorn Pianchana shot himself in the chest after delivering a verdict in Yala, Thailand, but is now out of danger.
A statement attributed to the judge claims he was pressured to change 'not guilty' verdicts for five defendants, leading to death sentences for three and imprisonment for two, despite a lack of evidence.
The judge alleged that other junior judges face similar undue pressure and complained about unfair working conditions, including unpaid overtime and restrictions on secondary employment.
He urged lawmakers to amend the judicial charter to prevent senior judges from screening verdicts of first-instance judges before they are delivered in court.

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.