Thailand’s hopes for Kaeng Krachan as Natural World Heritage Site dashed

13 Sept 06:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's bid for the Kaeng Krachan forest complex to become a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site was deferred by the World Heritage Committee.
The committee advised Thailand to provide more information addressing unresolved issues concerning the status and human rights of the ethnic Karen people living within the complex.
The nomination faced division, with some countries supporting it while others, including Norway, Australia, and IUCN, expressed significant concerns over the Karen community's rights.

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.