Royal Forest Dept. to sue MP Pareena for forest trespass

21 Sept 04:49 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Forest Department will file charges against MP Pareena Kraikupt for allegedly trespassing on national forest reserves in Ratchaburi province.
An inspection of Ms. Pareena's poultry farm revealed 2.76 hectares of the facility are located within national forest reserves.
Ms. Pareena faces potential penalties of 2-15 years imprisonment and a fine of up to 100,000 baht if found guilty of forest trespass.
Officials also require Pareena to verify her occupation of 41.4 hectares of Sor Por Kor (land reform) land, which typically limits individual holdings to 1.8 hectares.

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.