Pita confident he will be cleared by court in media share ownership case

13 Sept 13:39 Key points summarised by AI

Pita Limjaroenrat expresses confidence he will be acquitted by the Constitutional Court next Wednesday regarding allegations of holding iTV media shares during his election candidacy, asserting his innocence.
The former Move Forward leader faces a petition claiming he violated the Constitution by owning media shares while running for election, a charge he denies.
Pita dismissed claims that the new Corrections Department regulation, allowing certain convicts to be detained outside prison, was specifically designed for Thaksin Shinawatra, noting its earlier conception.
He affirmed Move Forward's commitment to acting as a constructive opposition, focusing on public service, and suggested Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin be given more time for policy adjustments over a replacement.

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.