Jermsak appointed chairman of Thai PBS board of governors

13 Sept 06:16 Key points summarised by AI

Jermsak Pinthong, a former Bangkok senator and well-known academic, has been appointed chairman of the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) board of governors.
He succeeds Joompol Rodcumdee and was elected chairman by the nine-member board.
Jermsak, known for advocating grass-root social development, is one of five new members joining the board.
The Thai PBS board of governors is the policy-making body responsible for setting strategic directions and overseeing operations for the independent public broadcaster, which is funded by tax revenue.

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.