Former deputy interior minister sentenced to nine years in prison

21 Sept 04:19 Key points summarised by AI

Former deputy interior minister Nipon Boonyamanee received a nine-year prison sentence for malfeasance by the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases.
The conviction relates to his actions as Songkhla PAO mayor in 2013, where he refused payment for two multi-purpose trucks, alleging price collusion, leading to his right to contest elections being revoked for five years.

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.