Farmers burning sugarcane face additional fees for milling their crop

13 Sept 16:54 Key points summarised by AI

Sugarcane farmers burning crops will incur a 30 baht/tonne fee, while mills accepting excessive burnt cane face a 12 baht/tonne levy.
These new fees are designed to discourage the widespread and illegal practice of burning sugarcane, which farmers use to save on labor costs.
The collected fees will be redistributed to farmers who do not burn their crops, providing an incentive for sustainable harvesting methods.
This measure is part of broader efforts to combat pollution, with the Industry Ministry also urging other sectors to reduce emissions and public groups advocating for stricter environmental regulations.

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.