Social media campaign to oppose disbanding of ISOC

21 Sept 02:57 Key points summarised by AI

A social media campaign, "#Save ISOC," has launched to oppose a bill by Move Forward party MP Romdon Panujor, seeking to dissolve Thailand's Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC).
The MP argues ISOC's enabling act grants excessive military power, duplicates other security agencies, and results in wasted resources.
The bill is currently undergoing public opinion research, soliciting feedback on ISOC's dissolution, the transfer of its assets, and the bill's potential to resolve national security problems.
Opponents of the bill warn that disbanding ISOC, which they claim protects southern provinces, would empower insurgents, increase violence, and further destabilize the already restive region.

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.