Court issues new arrest warrant for Red Bull heir on three charges

23 Sept 05:00 Key points summarised by AI

A fresh arrest warrant has been issued for Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya on three charges: reckless driving causing death, failing to stop after an accident, and illicit drug abuse.
The case's revival follows public uproar over previous non-prosecution and an investigative panel's discovery of irregularities by police and prosecutors, including dropped drug charges and suspicious alterations to accident speed estimates.

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.