Woman arrested in connection with the death of an online scam victim

20 Sept 02:41 Key points summarised by AI

Cybercrime investigators arrested Dokkaew Kaewjerm, who owned a mule bank account used by an online scam gang.
The arrest directly connects to the tragic suicide of Athiya Chuaykong, a victim who paid Bt18,500 for a fraudulent iPhone 13.
Athiya ended her life, leaving a note expressing shame and fear of her mother's disappointment after borrowing money from friends for the scam.
Police charged Dokkaew with fraud and Computer Crime Act violations after tracing Athiya's payments to her account, though Dokkaew denies direct involvement, claiming she was paid to open the account.

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.