Swampland Secret

17 Sept 03:19 Key points summarised by AI

The Sirindhorn Peat Swamp Forest in Narathiwat, Thailand, is steeped in local legends, notably the tale of Toh Daeng, an old woman believed to have transformed into a crocodile, giving the swamp its original name.
As Thailand's last remaining peat swamp forest, this 66,000-acre wetland boasts immense biodiversity, supporting over 195 bird species, 50 mammals, and 470 plant types within its unique acidic peat ecosystem.
Visitors can explore this mystical and serene environment via a winding boardwalk, offering a unique opportunity to connect with nature, observe diverse wildlife, and experience a landscape rich in both ecological wonder and local folklore.

Thailand’s FDI reaches Bt271bn as high-tech projects expand

Yesterday 10:54 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's foreign direct investment (FDI) surged by 26% year-on-year to Bt271 billion across 971 projects in the first nine months, with a significant portion (494 projects) driven by high-tech industries.
Growth was spearheaded by sectors like digital technology, AI, electric vehicles, and clean energy, largely concentrated in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with China, the US, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong as the top five investment sources.