Police chief to take over reinvestigation of Red Bull heir’s hit-and-run case

23 Sept 03:12 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s national police chief, Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda, personally assumes command of the Red Bull heir’s hit-and-run reinvestigation, citing responsibility for alleged police mishandling.
A police panel previously cleared a senior officer for not challenging prosecutors' decision to drop charges against Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, despite public scrutiny.
The investigative panel identified deficiencies in the handling of drug abuse allegations and found new evidence regarding the Ferrari's speed, which could revive reckless driving charges.
Fourteen police enquiry officers involved in the case, including a deputy commissioner, were found at fault for malfeasance in office due to their alleged mishandling of the investigation.

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.