Premchai-affiliated company applies to use huge land plots in Loei province

23 Sept 03:31 Key points summarised by AI

CPK International, a company linked to construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, is seeking a concession to utilize 726.88 hectares of land in Loei province.
These land plots were previously seized by the Forest Department from CPK International, as they are located within the Phu Mee and Phu Khee Nark national forest reserves.
The Forest Department and Loei civic groups strongly object to the application, emphasizing the land's status as vital national forest reserves and watershed areas.
The director-general of the Forest Department expressed confusion over the Loei Land Office's acceptance of the application, citing ongoing legal proceedings and previously revoked land deeds for some plots.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 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.