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AI In-brief 24 Sept 10:03

Special budget needed to prevent 4,500 job cuts among Thailand’s forest rangers

Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is seeking a special budget to prevent 4,500 forest rangers from being laid off or facing a 25% pay cut due to significant budget reductions.
Forest rangers are crucial for protecting the country's vast forests, safeguarding wildlife from poachers, and combating dangerous forest fires, often under challenging conditions and low pay.
The ministry is also actively soliciting support from the private sector to provide welfare services, such as life insurance, to boost ranger morale and secure their vital work.

AI In-brief Yesterday 15:44

Authorities are investigating two large properties in Pathum Thani linked to celebrity activist Panadda Wongphudee's Do Good Foundation, where massive quantities of donated items, including flood relief supplies, were discovered stockpiled.
The investigation focuses on land ownership, funding sources for the properties' acquisition and construction, and ensuring the management of donated goods aligns with donor intentions.
Reporters found extensive stockpiles of items, some explicitly marked for Southern flood victims, across the two sites, which include warehouses, tents, and residential structures.
Local residents and a relative of a former landowner confirmed Panadda's involvement, with her husband previously managing item drop-offs, though recent activity at the sites has reportedly decreased.
Investigators are continuing to examine land titles, construction permits, and financial backing to ensure all donated items are properly distributed to disaster victims as intended.