Former PM Prayut formally joins Privy Council

15 Sept 09:13 Key points summarised by AI

Former Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha was officially appointed as a privy councillor by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, taking his oath before Their Majesties the King and Queen.
Effective November 23, Prayut now serves as an advisor to the monarch, tasked with coordinating between the Crown and various government, parliamentary, judicial, and private organizations.

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.