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AI In-brief 26 Sept 13:36

All 50 districts of Bangkok declared facing public disaster due to heavy rain

All 50 districts of Bangkok have been declared public disaster zones due to sustained heavy rainfall and widespread flooding.
This declaration, effective immediately, enables government agencies and local organizations to swiftly implement disaster prevention and mitigation efforts under the 2007 Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act.

AI In-brief Yesterday 13:26

Current WDT President Alleges ฿13 Million Embezzlement: Bhurita Wattanasak, president of Watchdog Thailand Foundation (WDT), claims her predecessor embezzled approximately 13 million baht in public donations for personal use.
Irregularities Discovered in Spending: An internal review revealed significant irregularities in animal treatment expenses, unauthorized spending, and transfers from foundation accounts to the former president's personal account.
Foundation Faces Financial Distress: The WDT now holds only tens of thousands of baht, severely hindering its ability to hire staff or legal counsel due to the alleged financial mismanagement.
Libel Complaint Filed Against TV Anchor: A former WDT vice president filed a libel complaint against ex-TV news anchor Narakorn Tiyayon, who had publicly alleged that donations were transferred to personal accounts of previous presidents and committee members.