AI In-brief 26 Sept 16:20

Civil servants urged to work from home this Monday and Tuesday due to floods

The Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) recommends government agencies allow 100% work-from-home for civil servants on September 28 and 29.
This directive responds to heavy downpours and widespread flooding anticipated to persist in the capital early next week.

AI In-brief Today 11:18

Toxic Sai River upends lives in Mae Sai

The Sai River, a vital natural border and resource in Mae Sai district, faces severe toxic contamination, allegedly from unregulated mining activities in Shan state, Myanmar.
Once a clear waterway, the river has drastically changed since a major flood two years ago, now appearing brownish daily with no visible fish, and tests confirming the presence of toxic substances.
This contamination has shattered the local economy, particularly tourism and riverside businesses, as residents and visitors avoid the area due to health concerns.
Riverside residents, like Kanya Kanwana, have seen their traditional livelihoods ruined, struggling to adapt to the river's irreversible degradation and facing profound uncertainty about their future.