Villagers block access to rock crushing plant to reclaim their community forest

14 Sept 02:11 Key points summarised by AI

Villagers in Suwankhuha district, Thailand, have blocked access to a rock crushing plant, aiming to reclaim their community forest after the plant's 26-year concession expired.
They strongly oppose the renewal of the concession, citing a nearly three-decade campaign to protect their forest, which tragically led to the deaths of four villagers.
Despite a previous court ruling revoking the company's license, the company successfully appealed and is now seeking a ten-year extension to its concession.

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.