DSI chief axed

14 Sept 10:02 Key points summarised by AI

Pol Col Suriya Singhakamol, the director-general of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), has been removed from his post and reassigned as deputy permanent secretary of justice.
The abrupt transfer is speculated to be due to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's dissatisfaction with the DSI's performance in cracking down on illegal frozen pork imports.
The DSI is currently investigating Siam Makro, a CP Group subsidiary, for allegedly purchasing illegally imported frozen pork from companies charged with such offenses.

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.