Court asked to revoke edicts deemed to favour Thaksin

21 Sept 04:21 Key points summarised by AI

The royalist Thai Pakdee party and pro-monarchy groups filed a lawsuit demanding the Supreme Administrative Court revoke new regulations that allow well-behaved convicts to complete prison terms outside facilities, alleging they were specifically designed to favour former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Critics argue these edicts violate the rule of law and the constitution by allowing political oversight to supersede the judiciary, demanding public disclosure regarding Thaksin's health and current whereabouts, a sentiment echoed by a Deputy Prime Minister who criticized the lack of transparency.

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.