Bangkok tap water may turn brackish as seawater intrudes into Chao Phraya

14 Sept 04:39 Key points summarised by AI

Seawater intrusion into the Chao Phraya River threatens Bangkok's tap water supply, potentially turning it brackish if salinity levels exceed 0.5 grams/litre.
Authorities are releasing an additional 10 million cubic metres/day from four main reservoirs until January 5th to flush out seawater, but anticipate insufficient flow in late January and February due to severe drought conditions.
Usable water volumes in national reservoirs are critically low, with the four key reservoirs holding less than the estimated demand, indicating a drought potentially worse than that experienced in 2015.

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.