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Rally held supporting Chula professor facing probe for campaigning against use of chemicals in agriculture

13 Sept 03:41 Key points summarised by AI

Chulalongkorn University is investigating Professor Dr. Thirawat Hemajutha, a vocal advocate for banning paraquat, glyphosate, and chlorpyrifos, following a complaint.
The complaint alleges Dr. Thirawat provided misleading information about these toxic chemicals, negatively portraying farmers and implying his accuser's network is funded by chemical companies.
Supporters, including famous rocker Add Carabao, rallied for Dr. Thirawat, asserting his information is factual and threatening legal action against his accuser.
Dr. Thirawat remains committed to educating the public about the health risks of these chemicals, while the university confirms the probe is a standard process to establish the truth.

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.