BKK governor apologises after flood victim scolded by official

3 Oct 15:39 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt issued an apology after an official's insensitive treatment of an elderly flood victim struggling with online relief registration, instructing staff to ensure courteous service and provide assistance for complex processes.
To ease registration difficulties, especially for seniors, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to recruit student volunteers to help residents complete required government aid and damage assessment forms.
Floodwaters in Lat Krabang and Rom Klao receded by 10cm following the deployment of high-capacity 'Naga' pumps and the restoration of most main pumping stations, with additional pumps being installed for faster drainage.
BMA teams have initiated cleanup operations in Khlong Chan and continue efforts to drain trapped floodwaters from hard-hit residential areas in Saphan Sung district.
Governor Chadchart clarified that the BMA's 'monkey cheek' retention basin projects are academic city studies, not royal initiatives, and four out of six proposed flood mitigation projects have been dropped after detailed assessments.

Queen Suthida completes first solo flight in Gripen fighter jet

Today 15:19 Key points summarised by AI

Queen Suthida successfully completed her inaugural solo flight in a JAS 39C Gripen fighter jet at Wing 7 of the Royal Thai Air Force in Surat Thani.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn watched the flight and honored her achievement with a bouquet and a gold “Gripen Order” patch, an insignia for pilots of the aircraft.
The historic flight followed extensive training, including simulator practice and accumulating over 10 flight hours in a two-seat Gripen, contributing to her total of 1,188 flight hours across various aircraft types.