Farmers in Suphan Buri use household waste water to save their crops

23 Sept 06:22 Key points summarised by AI

Drought-stricken farmers in Suphan Buri, a key rice-producing province, are resorting to using household wastewater to irrigate their crops as traditional irrigation canals run dry.
Rice farmer Narong Wongsuwan exemplifies this desperate measure, pumping water from a ravine used as an open drain onto his 3.2 hectares of paddy fields for days.
Narong believes the wastewater is free from toxic chemicals due to the absence of factories and prioritizes saving his crops while conserving cleaner canal water for consumption.
The situation highlights a broader water scarcity crisis, with farmers in Suphan Buri and neighboring Chainat province engaging in disputes over limited water resources from the shared Khlong Makhamthao Uthong.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.