Villagers protest to demand closure of smelting plant in Ayutthaya

13 Sept 12:10 Key points summarised by AI

Over 200 Ayutthaya residents protested a scrap metal smelting plant, demanding its closure due to five years of foul smells and health threats.
The protest follows the company's failure to resolve issues and a 2018 Central Administrative Court order that revoked its expansion license for e-waste smelting.
Despite the company's successful appeal, promising new equipment to eliminate odors, residents insist on a full withdrawal of the plant's operating license.
A political activist pledged to support residents by seeking an injunction to suspend the plant's recycling operations through the Administrative Court.

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.