Thai Supreme Court suspends Deputy Education Minister

17 Sept 02:35 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Court accepted a petition from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan for alleged serious ethical violations.
Kanokwan is accused of involvement in the fraudulent issuance of land title deeds within Khao Yai National Park, leading to her immediate suspension from ministerial duties pending a court decision.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.