Thailand to accelerate legal changes after being declared non-compliant with WADA anti-doping code

13 Sept 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

WADA declared Thailand non-compliant with its anti-doping code, citing the country's lack of full legal implementation.
Thai authorities plan to accelerate legal amendments, potentially through an executive decree, to align with WADA's 2021 code.
Non-compliance results in Thailand losing the right to host major international sporting events and prohibits the use of its national flag at most championships.
Thai athletes can still compete in the Olympics but must do so under the Olympic flag, not the national flag.

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.