Police paratroopers join search for escaped prisoner

23 Sept 05:22 Key points summarised by AI

Police paratroopers from Naresuan camp have joined the extensive search for escaped prisoner Chaovalit Thongduang in the rugged Banthad mountain range.
Due to the challenging, tree-dense terrain, paratroopers rappelled from helicopters, which also conduct surveillance and supply drops for the search teams.
Chaovalit Thongduang escaped from a hospital on October 22nd, and search teams have since discovered a temporary shelter used by him, seizing an M16 assault rifle and a shotgun.
Local villagers, initially halting activities for safety, have resumed rubber tapping, feeling more secure with the increased presence of officials.

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.