Thai PBS World Daily - Your news roundup of the day (19th October 2022)

13 Sept 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Activist Srisuwan's alleged assailant, Veerawich Rungruangsiriphol, was arrested, though for a prior assault case, as public donations gather for his legal defense.
Phuket faces significant flooding and overflow warnings along Bang Yai Canal due to continuous heavy rain, severely impacting commercial areas.
The Thai Cabinet approved 14 tax relief measures, including deductions for house and car repairs, to aid flood victims across the country.
Tropical cyclone Nesat is weakening to a storm, forecast to hit Vietnam by Friday, while its weakened effects will bring light rain to northern Thailand.

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