Majority objects to teachers not paying debts

13 Sept 09:15 Key points summarised by AI

Over 75% of respondents in a Super Poll strongly disagreed with a group of teachers threatening to default on debts to the state-run Government Savings Bank (GSB).
A significant majority (82.6%) supported GSB's flexible approach to teacher debts, while 76.6% emphasized teachers' role as societal role models requiring financial discipline.
The poll revealed public perception that most teachers overspent (89.5%), paid dues late (87.1%), and lacked spending discipline (85.2%).

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.