Gun thought to have been used in shooting of police officers found

23 Sept 05:19 Key points summarised by AI

A handgun, believed to be the weapon used in the fatal shooting of a highway police officer and wounding of another, was recovered after a worker confessed to burying it on orders from Praween Chanklai.
Twenty-five police officers present at the scene are being interrogated to determine if they were involved in destroying evidence, aiding the escape of suspects, or failed in their duty.
Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn confirmed evidence links Praween Chanklai directly to the fatal shooting and expects the investigation to conclude swiftly.

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.