Positive response to Thailand's “Everyday Say No to Plastic Bags” campaign

23 Sept 04:23 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's "Everyday Say No to Plastic Bags" campaign, effective January 1st, has garnered an enthusiastic public and private sector response, significantly reducing single-use plastic distribution.
The initiative has already eliminated over 2 billion single-use plastic bags (5.7 million kg), prompting consumers to adopt new habits like bringing reusable bags for shopping.
Future efforts include educating students on environmental concerns and advocating for a legally binding single-use plastics law to ensure the campaign's long-term enforceability and impact.

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.