Alleged Thai members of a call centre gang in Cambodia deported to Thailand

13 Sept 08:18 Key points summarised by AI

Twenty-one alleged Thai members of a Cambodia-based call centre gang were deported to Thailand following a major joint operation by Thai and Cambodian police.
The gang is accused of defrauding Thai customers out of an estimated one billion baht through various sophisticated scams.
Fraudulent methods included luring victims into fake cryptocurrency investments, impersonating police to demand settlement payments, and promising high returns on investments linked to major corporations.

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.