PM to donate his monthly salary to charity : Government spokesman

23 Sept 05:25 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will donate his entire monthly salary of Bt125,590 to various charitable foundations throughout his premiership.
The first donation is designated for the Foundation for Children, with a working team established to select future recipients and facilitate the PM's engagement with charities to address their needs.

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.