Philip Morris (Thailand) fined 1.22 billion baht for customs tariff evasion

13 Sept 08:50 Key points summarised by AI

Philip Morris (Thailand) Ltd. was fined 1.22 billion baht by the Thai Criminal Court for customs duty evasion.
The company was found guilty of under-declaring the value of cigarettes imported from the Philippines between 2003 and 2006.

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.