Investigation ordered into video of Chinese man wearing Thai police uniform

2 Oct 04:50 Key points summarised by AI

An urgent investigation has been launched into a viral video depicting a Chinese man wearing a Thai police uniform, with a Thai man in police training attire opening a car door for him.
The Chinese man, seen with a 'Royal Thai Police' cap, reportedly discussed contemplating business in Thailand and being 'on a mission' in the clip.
Police spokesman Archayon Kraithong confirmed the probe will determine the clip's origin, the identity of the Thai individual, and whether any laws were violated, reiterating that civilians require prior permission to wear police uniforms.
Thai netizens independently identified the filming location as the Royal Thai Police Club and claimed the Thai officer in the video stated the Chinese man was his friend.

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.