Motorists search for licence plates swept away by floodwaters

Today 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

Floodwaters caused widespread loss of vehicle licence plates, prompting motorists to search for their missing identification.
Police, district offices, and dedicated online platforms like "FindMyPlate" are posting images of hundreds of recovered plates, aiding motorists in retrieval.
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has streamlined the plate replacement process until November 30, allowing flood-affected owners to obtain new plates easily at any office.
Replacement plates cost 100 baht each plus a 5-baht fee, requiring no police report for flood-related losses, enhancing accessibility.
The DLT advises against self-made plates, emphasizing that non-compliant plates can lead to fines up to 2,000 baht.

Nakhon Nayok governor urges halt to Pasak water discharge as residents suffer

Today 11:42 Key points summarised by AI

Nakhon Nayok's governor implores the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) to cease water discharge from Pasak Chonlasit Reservoir, warning it exacerbates severe flooding in Ongkharak district.
The floods have submerged 3,200 hectares of flower nurseries for over six days, devastating crops and livelihoods for more than 2,000 horticulturalists, with some comparing it to the 2011 floods.
Despite the governor's plea, the RID maintains high discharge rates from the Pasak Chonlasit Reservoir (at 110% capacity) to manage critical water levels in the Chao Phraya and Pasak rivers, aiming to reduce upstream flood risks while assuring Bangkok's safety.