Islamic leader in Thailand passes away

23 Sept 05:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's seniormost Muslim cleric, Aziz Phithakkumpol, the 18th Chularajmontri, passed away at 76 while receiving treatment at Chulalongkorn Hospital.
Separately, his 71-year-old brother, Loh Phithakkumpol, was fatally stabbed by a 47-year-old suspect with a drug addiction record, an incident currently under police investigation.

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.