Court dismissed petition against House speaker for trying to topple democratic system

27 Sept 23:10 Key points summarised by AI

The Constitutional Court unanimously dismissed a petition against House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha.
The petition accused the Speaker of attempting to topple the democratic system by negating Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s renomination for prime minister.
The court found no factual or documentary evidence to support the petitioner's claim that Wan Muhamad intended to abuse his authority.
Pita Limjaroenrat's initial prime ministerial bid failed, and his subsequent renomination attempt was also rejected by a parliamentary vote following the Speaker's order.

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.