Protest against Chana Industrial project entering its 3rd day

23 Sept 04:16 Key points summarised by AI

Protesters from Chana district, Songkhla, have camped at Government House for three days, demanding the government scrap the Chana Industrial project due to its negative impact on local communities and lack of consultation.
The protest aims to continue until the Prime Minister cancels the project, particularly ahead of a crucial Environmental Impact Assessment scheduled for January 6th.
The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) criticizes the project, highlighting the government's failure to address local needs and questioning the validity of claims regarding job creation and poverty alleviation without a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis.

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.