Probe launched into 200,000 litres of diesel missing from military base

16 Sept 12:33 Key points summarised by AI

Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang ordered an immediate investigation into 200,000 litres of diesel reported missing from an Ordnance Materiel Rebuild Centre in Saraburi province last year.
The incident, brought to light by ThaiPBS online and confirmed by army audits, has prompted a probe into potential irregularities and the involvement of military personnel.

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.