Talks planned with oil refineries to upgrade quality of diesel to deal with pollution

14 Sept 04:30 Key points summarised by AI

The Energy Business Department will meet with oil refineries to discuss upgrading diesel quality from Euro 4 (55 ppm sulfur) to Euro 5 (10 ppm sulfur) to mitigate PM2.5 dust particle pollution.
Previous upgrade attempts faced opposition due to high investment costs (estimated at US$400 million per refinery), which could increase diesel prices by 0.50-1 baht per liter and requires cabinet approval.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.