Court orders AOT to remove all barriers blocking access to Central Village Luxury Outlet

13 Sept 23:45 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court upheld a lower court's ruling, ordering Airports of Thailand (AOT) to remove all barricades on Highway 370 that block access to the Central Village Luxury Outlet.
The court rejected AOT's claims that opening the link would increase traffic, affect air service standards, or pose a safety risk, describing these concerns as 'pure speculation' and manageable.
The ruling ensures Central Pattana Pcl and CPN Village Company can access public utilities and the highway link without obstructing AOT's operations or causing damage.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.