Justice Minister admits substance seized in Chachoengsao is not Ketamine

13 Sept 06:26 Key points summarised by AI

Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin confirmed that 11.5 tonnes of material seized in Chachoengsao, initially believed to be Ketamine, is actually trisodium phosphate (TSP).
Officials initially misidentified the substance based on a reagent test that turned purple, a reaction also caused by TSP, leading to an erroneous conclusion.
The minister expressed regret for the mistake and subsequent confusion, prompting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to instruct a public clarification.
An activist has filed a complaint accusing the Justice Minister and other officials of malfeasance for allegedly providing false statements about the drug seizure.

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.