Prawit orders action against seasteading settlement off Phuket

13 Sept 11:52 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan ordered the Royal Thai Navy and security agencies to take action against a planned seasteading settlement off Phuket, emphasizing international standards and the protection of Thai natural resources.
The floating housing unit, erected by Frenchman Chad Andrew Elwartowski and his Thai wife, was deemed a threat to national security and a shipping lane, leading to the revocation of Elwartowski's visa and a police search for the couple.
Authorities are consulting laws to determine if the project, located in Thailand’s exclusive economic zone, violates Thai law regarding natural resources protection, suspecting an exploitation of international legal loopholes.

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.