Public Health Ministry prepares for increased PM2.5 threat in 40 provinces
On Nut waste-to-energy plant begins full operation
Cambodia to deport 119 Thais from Poipet following scam crackdown
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AI In-brief13 Sept 11:05
Cambodia to deport 119 Thais from Poipet following scam crackdown
Cambodia is set to deport 119 Thai nationals after a successful crackdown on scam call centers operating from Poipet border town.
The arrested Thais, comprising 61 men and 58 women, admitted to willingly working for the scammers due to attractive pay, stating they were not coerced or assaulted.
Upon their return, Thai police will implement national referral mechanism (NRM) procedures to determine if the individuals are victims or perpetrators of the scam operations.
New construction in O-Samet town (Oddar Meanchey province) sparks concerns it could emerge as a new base for Chinese-run scam centers, potentially relocating after crackdowns in other regions.
AI In-briefToday 15:34
On Nut waste-to-energy plant begins full operation
The On Nut Waste-to-Energy Plant has launched full commercial operations, processing 1,000 tonnes of municipal waste daily to generate 35 megawatts of electricity.
Operated under a 20-year concession, the plant addresses Bangkok's critical waste management challenge by efficiently converting garbage into a valuable energy source.
It utilizes advanced enclosed incinerators and sells 30MW of power to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), with the remainder powering internal operations.
The facility employs rigorous environmental safeguards, including AI-powered odor sensors, continuous emission monitoring, and zero-discharge wastewater systems, to protect surrounding communities.