Thai king calls for unity after protesters turn back on motorcade

14 Sept 05:59 Key points summarised by AI

King Maha Vajiralongkorn emphasized the importance of national unity during a public event, following a demonstration against his motorcade.
Thousands of anti-establishment protesters turned their backs and gave the 'Hunger Games' salute to the royal motorcade, signaling their disaffection.
Demonstrators are demanding constitutional reforms, changes to the monarchy, and the removal of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.
The king, who previously stated protesters are 'still loved,' reiterated calls for unity and compromise amidst growing criticism of the monarchy.

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.