Ex-Move Forward MP expelled for sexual harassment joins new political home

13 Sept 13:50 Key points summarised by AI

Chaiyamparwaan Manpianjit, a former Move Forward MP expelled for alleged sexual harassment, has joined the Thai Progress party.
This move allows him to retain his parliamentary membership, fulfilling the legal requirement for expelled MPs to find a new party within 30 days.

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.