Government and opposition performance passable – Dusit Poll

21 Sept 08:10 Key points summarised by AI

A recent Dusit Poll rated the government's performance over the past two months at 5.2 out of 10, while the opposition received a slightly higher score of 5.86.
The survey revealed that 80.53% of respondents expect the government to fulfill its electoral promises with transparency, and 78.7% desire the opposition to offer constructive suggestions.
Public satisfaction with government decisions to cut fuel, electricity, and train prices stood at 51.54%, though an expert noted these measures might not have fully met expectations due to limited scope and uncertainty surrounding initiatives like the 'digital wallet' scheme.
A significant 85.05% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the opposition's role in scrutinizing the government, with a majority wishing for the government to successfully address the pressing cost of living problem.

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.