Sangkhla district of Kanchanaburi hit by flood

13 Sept 10:37 Key points summarised by AI

Severe flooding in Sangkhla district, Kanchanaburi, submerged over 300 houses and stranded residents due to heavy rains from depression Son Tinh.
Water levels reached one meter, forcing school closures and prompting officials to use boats for assistance and debris removal.
Efforts focused on clearing debris from the Uttamanusorn wooden bridge to prevent its collapse, a recurrence of an incident five years ago.
The depression also caused inundation in several other provinces, with warnings issued for 67 provinces across Thailand to brace for heavy rains.

Suchart vows to close toxic waste plants in Prachin Buri

Today 13:42 Key points summarised by AI

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin launched a full-scale crackdown on toxic waste processing plants in Prachin Buri, promising severe legal action and asset seizures.
The urgent action stems from a recent incident in Sri Maha Phot district where a factory's embankment collapsed, releasing hazardous chemical runoff and endangering local residents.
The government, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, is considering permanent permit revocations for repeat offenders and rejecting any personal appeals from factory owners seeking leniency.
The Ministry is collaborating with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to investigate land encroachment and confiscate assets from offending networks.