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Cadmium slag to be moved from Bangkok and Samut Sakhon to Tak tonight

23 Sept 04:59 Key points summarised by AI

Officials begin moving the first 270 tonnes of cadmium slag from Bangkok and Samut Sakhon to Tak province tonight, with plans to transport 450 tonnes daily.
The toxic slag is securely moved in large bags on GPS-equipped trucks, accompanied by officials in protective gear and police escorts, ensuring a direct journey to Tak.
The Bound & Beyond Company in Tak has prepared a 2,200 sq m warehouse, featuring laterite and synthetic clay flooring, to safely store up to 14,000 tonnes of the returning cadmium.
A total of 12,948 tonnes of cadmium slag has been located across Samut Sakhon, Bangkok, and Chon Buri, sparking concerns among Tak residents about potential environmental contamination.

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.