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Chemical leak in Nakhon Pathom forces schools to send students home

23 Sept 06:49 Key points summarised by AI

Multiple chemical leaks in Thailand's Nakhon Pathom province prompted schools to close and residents to shelter indoors due to strong, pervasive odors.
The Pollution Control Department identified two incidents: a heat transfer fluid leak at Indorama Polyester Industries and a release of biphenyl and diphenyl oxide from NSP Textiles.
Poor air circulation exacerbated the spread of the light chemicals from NSP Textiles, causing widespread discomfort and necessitating an ongoing investigation into the environmental impact.

Yesterday 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.