OAG panel meets to probe prosecutors’ handling of Red Bull heir’s case

13 Sept 13:39 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) convened a seven-member fact-finding panel to investigate public prosecutors' controversial decision to drop charges against Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya in a 2012 fatal hit-and-run.
Led by Deputy Attorney-General Somsak Tiyawanic, the panel will meticulously review the case file and the reasons for dropping charges, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and possesses the authority to summon individuals for questioning.
A separate fact-finding panel, established by the Royal Thai Police, is also scheduled to meet independently to examine the same high-profile case.
The decision to drop charges, which the police agreed with, was reportedly based on new evidence from two witnesses, emerging eight years after the incident, claiming Vorayuth was not speeding and the victim was at fault for the collision.

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.