Former Democrat deputy leader surrenders to Thai police to face sexual assault charges

13 Sept 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

Prinn Panitchpakdi, former Democrat deputy leader and son of a former deputy prime minister, surrendered to Thai police to face multiple sexual assault charges, including rape, in what is considered Thailand's most significant #metoo case.
Despite his voluntary surrender and denial of all accusations, police have filed three charges and will seek an arrest warrant after questioning him.
The Democrat party leadership, including leader Jurin Laksanawisit, affirmed it will not protect members accused of sexual offenses and will not interfere with the justice system.
Ironically, Prinn previously served on a party-led panel campaigning against violence against women, adding a layer of controversy to the allegations.

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.