Phumtham defends PM taking a break to be with his family

13 Sept 09:45 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai defended Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's four-day break to be with his family, asserting that taking holidays is normal for anyone, including the premier.
Phumtham clarified that the Prime Minister can work from anywhere or delegate duties to a deputy during his absence, emphasizing that other ministers also have the right to take leave.

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.