Social Development ministry called for regulating temples following abduction of a boy

24 Sept 07:32 Key points summarised by AI

The Mirror Foundation urged the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to regulate temples sheltering children after a 14-year-old boy was abducted from a temple in Sing Buri.
The abduction highlighted the vulnerability of children in temples, as many facilities, often housing ethnic or orphaned children, lack sufficient personnel for proper care and supervision.
The alleged abductor, who had a prior kidnapping conviction and was released early, was arrested after the boy was rescued 13 days later.
The foundation proposed setting limits on the number of children temples can shelter, based on their personnel capacity, to ensure better safety and care.

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.