Chiang Rai warns against using Sai River water, eating fish

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Rai's administration issued a warning against consuming Sai River water or fish due to severe arsenic and lead contamination, exceeding safety limits by 28 and 5 times, respectively.
Waterworks utilizing Sai River water are mandated to intensify treatment processes to ensure tap water safety before distribution.
Local villagers, observing murky, shallow water, have ceased using the river for consumption but continue for agriculture, pressing authorities to identify contamination sources and monitor water quality regularly.
As an interim measure, 24/7 automated water quality monitoring stations will be set up on the Kok, Sai, and Mekong rivers to provide early contamination alerts to the public.

German couple killed in hit-and-run on Pang Nga zebra crossing

Today 09:16 Key points summarised by AI

A German tourist couple, Gabriela (63) and Wilbert (64), were fatally struck by a pickup truck at a zebra crossing in Phang Nga's Takua Pa district on October 2.
The driver of a white Mazda BT-50 pickup truck, who allegedly ran a red light, fled the scene but later surrendered to police.
The driver faces charges including causing death through negligent driving and failing to stop or report the accident, to which he has confessed.
Authorities are conducting further investigations, including drug and alcohol tests for the driver, and are coordinating with the victims' families and the German embassy.