Owner of electronic waste in Sakaeo given 15 days to return it to Rayong

13 Sept 13:16 Key points summarised by AI

Sakaeo authorities ordered Mr. Boonyuen Noicharoen to remove 300 tonnes of illegally dumped electronic waste from a conserved forest within 15 days, returning it to Rayong.
Mr. Noicharoen was fined over 300,000 baht for illegal recycling activities and unauthorized employment of 50 Cambodian migrant workers.
The electronic waste is toxic, emits a foul smell, and poses health risks to residents of Ban Nong Kae.
Military officials suspect a local politician's involvement, questioning Mr. Noicharoen's claim as the true owner of the waste.

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.