Opposition seeks to ruin govt’s New Year party

14 Sept 02:15 Key points summarised by AI

The opposition plans a "shock and awe" censure debate against the Prayut Cabinet before year-end, aiming to undermine the government's legitimacy despite Prayut's recent international successes.
Key targets include Prime Minister Prayut and Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, with the opposition primarily focusing on presenting "damning evidence" of corruption.
The opposition seeks to erode public trust and legitimacy rather than directly outvote the government, relying on public opinion outside Parliament.
Analysts caution against ideological attacks, advising the opposition to prioritize corruption issues as these resonate more with a public tired of political infighting unrelated to their well-being.

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.