Opposition leader welcomes government’s marriage equality bill

13 Sept 13:59 Key points summarised by AI

Opposition leader Chaithawat Tulathon welcomes the government's submission of a marriage equality bill, which will be debated alongside a similar bill from the Move Forward party.
He believes the two bills can be merged and approved by parliament, fostering cross-party cooperation and encouraging greater discipline among MPs in future House meetings.

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.