Suchanun ‘Minnie’ Sucharitchinsri: The woman in spotlight of latest Thai police scandal

23 Sept 04:13 Key points summarised by AI

Suchanun ‘Minnie’ Sucharitchinsri stands at the center of a major Thai police scandal, facing accusations of running online gambling websites linked to high-ranking police officers.
She proactively returned to Thailand to publicly deny all "groundless allegations," claiming she is being framed and used as a pawn in an internal police power struggle.
Suchanun confirmed a romantic relationship and financial loans to Pol Colonel Pakpoom Pisamai, a close aide to Deputy National Police Chief Surachate Hakparn, but vehemently denied the money was illicit or a bribe.
The controversy escalated with a raid on Surachate's home, indicating a deeper internal conflict within the police force, particularly ahead of the selection for a new national police chief.

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.