Former MP Sira sentenced to eight months on defamation charges

16 Sept 17:14 Key points summarised by AI

Former MP Sira Jenjaka was sentenced to eight months in prison for defaming Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves.
Sira had publicly accused Sereepisuth of illegally building a private pier on the Chao Phraya River and led reporters to the alleged site.
Pol Gen Sereepisuth denied the claims, stating he had official permission for the pier and that previous encroachment charges against him had been dropped, suggesting political motivation.
The Criminal Court initially imposed a one-year sentence but commuted it to eight months due to Sira's testimony, refusing to suspend the imprisonment.

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.