Operation ordered to contain oil on sunken oil tanker 24 miles from Chumphon estuary

30 Sept 22:56 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai oil tanker, Por Aandaman 2, laden with 500,000 litres of diesel, sank 24 miles off Chumphon after taking on water; all six crew members were successfully rescued.
Authorities launched an urgent operation to contain the oil spill threatening Prachuap Khiri Khan's coastline, ordering chemical dispersants, booms, and declaring the sunken tanker's vicinity a dangerous, off-limits zone.

Suchart vows to close toxic waste plants in Prachin Buri

Today 13:42 Key points summarised by AI

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin launched a full-scale crackdown on toxic waste processing plants in Prachin Buri, promising severe legal action and asset seizures.
The urgent action stems from a recent incident in Sri Maha Phot district where a factory's embankment collapsed, releasing hazardous chemical runoff and endangering local residents.
The government, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, is considering permanent permit revocations for repeat offenders and rejecting any personal appeals from factory owners seeking leniency.
The Ministry is collaborating with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to investigate land encroachment and confiscate assets from offending networks.