Floods force 300 villagers in Sangkhla Buri to be evacuated

13 Sept 11:22 Key points summarised by AI

Approximately 300 villagers from Ban Saneypong in Sangkhla Buri, Kanchanaburi, were evacuated to a temporary shelter after floods submerged their village.
Medical teams and volunteers are providing assistance to the evacuees, while several other residents remain trapped in inaccessible, flooded homes in Ban Koh Sateng.

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.