AI In-brief 28 Sept 15:21

Drought threatens rice, maize crops in Lampang district

Lee district in Lampang province is experiencing a severe drought, leading to withered rice and maize crops and dried-up natural watercourses.
Farmers face significant financial losses due to crop failure, while villagers lack sufficient water for both consumption and agricultural needs.
Local authorities are implementing solutions, including installing solar-powered water pumps and planning to dredge canals and reservoirs to increase water storage for the dry season.

AI In-brief Yesterday 12:30

Huge boulder crushes Songkhla shop, no injuries

A massive boulder tumbled down a hillside, completely destroying a local grocery shop in Songkhla province, though remarkably, no injuries were reported.
Authorities quickly responded to cordon off the area, begin clearing the boulder and debris, and issued warnings for the public to avoid the site due to the risk of further rock falls.