Top prosecutor in Red Bull heir hit and run case dismissed from service

13 Sept 12:13 Key points summarised by AI

Former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk was dismissed for negligence in handling the high-profile hit-and-run case involving Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya.
The Public Prosecution Service Commission found Nate failed to exercise caution and properly consider all case files, causing serious damage to the state by not prosecuting Vorayuth.
This dismissal concludes a disciplinary process for Nate's serious disciplinary violation, though he retains the right to appeal the ruling in the Administrative Court.
The 2012 case, which saw most charges against Vorayuth dropped, ignited widespread public outrage over perceived leniency for the wealthy, with the heir currently living abroad.

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.