EC to sue Pheu Thai MP for canvassing online outside permitted time

30 Sept 22:49 Key points summarised by AI

The Election Commission (EC) is initiating legal action against Pheu Thai MP Pattana Sapso for illegally canvassing votes online.
Sapso allegedly re-posted a campaign video on Election Day morning (6:55 am), violating the election law's prohibition on campaigning from 6 pm the day before until midnight on Election Day.
The EC dismissed Sapso's defense of an unintentional re-post as groundless, citing a lack of evidence to support his claim.

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.