Bangkok’s bike-sharing trips surge 60% in October driven by ‘Night Ride’ trend
Extradition of Uyghurs to China must follow legal procedures, NSC says
High levels of arsenic found in Salween River sediment
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AI In-brief20 Sept 11:04
High levels of arsenic found in Salween River sediment
Pollution Control Department tests revealed alarmingly high arsenic levels (54-56 mg/kg) in Salween River sediment and its tributaries, far surpassing the safe standard of 10 mg/kg.
This severe contamination directly threatens benthic organisms, crucial food sources for aquatic life, potentially leading to a decline in fish populations, although the fish themselves remain safe for consumption.
AI In-briefYesterday 17:46
Extradition of Uyghurs to China must follow legal procedures, NSC says
The Thai National Security Council (NSC) confirms five Uyghurs in Thailand, two recently completing jail terms, face extradition demands from China based on pending arrest warrants.
Thailand asserts that any extradition must strictly adhere to the bilateral treaty and Thai judicial process, allowing the Uyghurs legal representation and requiring the Thai Foreign Ministry to validate China's warrants.