Chaithawat now officially leader of the parliamentary opposition

15 Sept 02:30 Key points summarised by AI

Chaithawat Tulathon, leader of the Move Forward party, officially assumed the role of Leader of the Opposition after receiving a royal command in parliament.
He plans to convene an informal meeting with representatives from all opposition parties after the New Year holidays, pending the Democrat party's new executive meeting.

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.