Win Process ordered to pay Bt1.7bn for environmental rehabilitation

11 Sept 03:12 Key points summarised by AI

The Rayong Provincial Court ordered Win Process Company to pay 1.7 billion baht for environmental rehabilitation due to industrial waste leakage.
The Pollution Control Department (PCD) filed the civil lawsuit after discovering the company illegally discharged hazardous waste, contaminating farmland and natural watercourses since 2011.
Residents had complained since 2013, leading to a PCD investigation in 2020 which confirmed high levels of acidity and lead contamination around the company's facility.
Win Process directors were previously charged, fined, and received suspended prison terms for possessing hazardous industrial waste without a permit.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.