PM urges Thais to plant 400 precious trees for each household

13 Sept 14:07 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chana-o-cha urged Thai households to plant 400 precious trees each, aiming for a national total of 1 billion trees within 10 years to generate significant economic value and expand forest cover.
The cabinet approved a new regulation, enabling precious trees to be used as collateral for business transactions, thereby increasing their economic utility for landowners.
Further supporting tree cultivation, the Forest Act was endorsed, allowing private individuals to plant precious trees on their land without requiring prior government permission.
The Ministry of Agriculture will distribute saplings of valuable species like teak, facilitating participation in the project where grown trees can secure loans from designated "tree banks."
Complementing these efforts, the government also distributed land rights to landless farmers and designated community forests, promoting both economic livelihood and sustainable environmental stewardship.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.