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Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces
Two suspected insurgents killed by security forces in Thepa district of Songkhla
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Two suspected insurgents killed by security forces in Thepa district of Songkhla
13 Sept 09:54Key points summarised by AI
Security forces killed two suspected insurgents in clashes across Thepa and Jana districts of Songkhla province.
One deceased insurgent was identified as Azman Jehming, found after the initial firefight.
The second body is believed to be Jeh Ahrong Baheng (Pohjee), a key insurgent wanted for high-profile robberies and deadly attacks.
Pohjee was implicated in a 60 million baht gold shop heist and the killing of four defense volunteers in previous incidents.
Authorities are actively pursuing other insurgents who escaped during the confrontations.
Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces
Today 16:00Key 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.