897kgs of crystal methamphetamine bound for Taiwan seized at Bangkok port

14 Sept 03:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thai customs officials seized 897 kg of crystal methamphetamine at Bangkok port, destined for Taiwan, following an informant's tip-off.
The drugs were disguised as silicone sheets, and authorities suspect a Thai-Taiwanese drug trafficking gang is involved, initiating further investigation into the shipment's origin.

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.