11 youths nabbed for assaulting a hospital doctor

13 Sept 09:04 Key points summarised by AI

Police in Samut Prakan arrested 11 youths for assaulting medical personnel at Vibharamchaiprakan Hospital after their friend, a victim of a gang fight, died despite doctors' efforts.
Following the initial assault, the group, numbering around 30, proceeded to Muang Samut Poochao Hospital, searching for rival gang members and subsequently vandalizing the emergency ward when unsuccessful.
The incident involved a doctor being punched and a hospital driver assaulted, stemming from a gang brawl that resulted in one fatality.
Officials from the Office of the Attorney-General stressed the importance of imposing stiff penalties for hospital brawls, citing past cases where offenders, even minors, received non-suspended jail sentences to ensure hospitals remain safe havens.

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.