New head of Thailand’s National Parks Department appointed

13 Sept 13:14 Key points summarised by AI

Atthaphon Charoenchansa, formerly of the Marine and Coastal Resources Department, has been appointed as the new director-general of Thailand's National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation Department, replacing a predecessor arrested on corruption charges.
Atthaphon immediately committed to prioritizing the restoration of justice for over 300 unjustly transferred officials and fostering unity and morale within the department.

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.