Riverside Assembly boycotts 1st public hearing on Chao Phraya promenade project

15 Sept 15:33 Key points summarised by AI

The Riverside Assembly, representing 35 groups, boycotted the initial public hearing for the controversial 8.3 billion baht Chao Phraya riverside promenade project, organized by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Opponents demand no river encroachment, ensuring public access, benefit, and preservation of riverside areas, and prefer an impartial agency to host discussions, starting from a project withdrawal.
BMA officials addressed concerns, assuring that engineering assessments indicate no river flow obstruction and construction will avoid ancient riverside temples.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.