AI In-brief 12 Sept 09:50

Growing Nan landslide threatens village school

Geological experts issued a high-risk landslide warning for Ban Doi Tiew School in Nan after a ground subsidence crack expanded to over 100 meters, causing severe damage to school buildings and retaining walls.
The instability is attributed to highly weathered underlying siltstone and shale, creating an unstable topsoil layer in a known landslide-susceptible zone, prompting authorities to finalize emergency recommendations for mitigation.

AI In-brief Today 13:46

Thai citizenship of Jewish community leader Kantor revoked

Thai Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul revoked the naturalized citizenship of Yosef Chaim Kantor, a Jewish community leader, which was granted in 2013.
The revocation was primarily due to Kantor's repeated use of his American passport for international travel, violating the conditions of his Thai naturalization.
Authorities, including the Department of Special Investigation, cited potential threats to Thailand's economic and social security as a significant factor in the decision.
The ministry stated that allowing this violation to continue could cause serious public damage, as Kantor was fully aware of the conditions for maintaining his Thai citizenship.