Democrat party exodus

13 Sept 15:37 Key points summarised by AI

Former Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva resigned during the party's general meeting, held to elect new leadership.
Following Abhisit's departure, several senior Democrat party members, including veteran MPs and ex-MPs, also tendered their resignations.

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.