Bangkok’s Bang Sue train station name plate change put on hold

13 Sept 11:35 Key points summarised by AI

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has postponed the controversial 33-million baht plan to replace Bang Sue Grand Station’s name plate and redesign its logo.
The decision follows heavy public and political criticism over the high cost of changing the station's name to Krung Thep Aphiwat Train Terminal.
Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has established a fact-finding committee to investigate the project's procurement, contract details, and expenditure, with findings due by January 19th.

Thailand’s sakura trees cut down at Doi Pui spark anger

Yesterday 13:04 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities filed a police complaint after 15 trees, including 11 wild Himalayan cherry trees (Thailand's 'sakura'), were illegally felled and sawn into 46 logs in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park.
The incident ignited widespread anger among local residents who had nurtured these historically significant trees for over two decades, impacting a popular tourist spot renowned for its seasonal pink blossoms.
Thailand's Natural Resources and Environment Minister has ordered an urgent investigation and legal action against those responsible, as the felling far exceeded any verbal permission granted for landscape cleanup.
Park authorities are coordinating with police to gather evidence and identify culprits, with the unauthorized felling potentially violating multiple acts including the National Parks Act 2019.