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The economic toll on Thailand from tropical storms may worsen

10 Sept 10:30Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's economy faces increasing damage from tropical storms and heavy rains, with recent floods causing an estimated 25-27 billion baht in losses and annual projections reaching 46.5 billion baht (0.27% of GDP).
The actual magnitude of future damage depends critically on the efficiency of government disaster management, the private sector's protective measures, and the unpredictable number of storms affecting the country.
While geographically less exposed to direct super typhoons than neighbors like Vietnam, Thailand remains highly vulnerable to severe rainfall and the long-term impacts of climate change, notably rising sea levels threatening economic hubs such as Bangkok.
Experts emphasize the need for improved warning systems, relocating communities from disaster-prone areas, and considering costly mega-projects like land reclamation or new capitals to mitigate future risks, especially for low-lying regions.

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A seemingly routine sobriety check of Rayshard Brooks by Atlanta police quickly escalated into a struggle when officers attempted to handcuff him.
During the altercation, Brooks disarmed an officer of their Taser and began to flee the scene.
As Brooks ran, he turned and pointed the Taser at the pursuing officer, who then fired his gun, fatally wounding Brooks.
The incident ignited renewed protests in Atlanta, leading to the police chief's resignation and the termination of the officer who fired the fatal shots, with an investigation ongoing.