Chada asks for son-in-law’s resignation

30 Sept 22:21 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaised urged his son-in-law, Veerachart Rassamee, to resign as mayor of Taluk Do sub-district after Veerachart was charged with extortion and bribery following his arrest.
Chada emphasized that the resignation, despite Veerachart being out on bail, would allow for a new mayoral election, setting a new political standard in local governance.
The incident is a significant blow to Chada, who is currently leading a national crackdown on influential figures, highlighting a conflict between his public duty and personal family ties.

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.