Public Health Ministry prepares for increased PM2.5 threat in 40 provinces
Police plan more arrests over misuse of ‘Do Good Foundation’ donations
On Nut waste-to-energy plant begins full operation
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AI In-briefToday 15:34
On Nut waste-to-energy plant begins full operation
The On Nut Waste-to-Energy Plant has launched full commercial operations, processing 1,000 tonnes of municipal waste daily to generate 35 megawatts of electricity.
Operated under a 20-year concession, the plant addresses Bangkok's critical waste management challenge by efficiently converting garbage into a valuable energy source.
It utilizes advanced enclosed incinerators and sells 30MW of power to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), with the remainder powering internal operations.
The facility employs rigorous environmental safeguards, including AI-powered odor sensors, continuous emission monitoring, and zero-discharge wastewater systems, to protect surrounding communities.
AI In-briefToday 15:02
Police plan more arrests over misuse of ‘Do Good Foundation’ donations
Police anticipate further arrests linked to the 'Do Good Foundation' donation misuse, with 4-5 new suspects identified through ongoing financial transaction probes.
Authorities have seized 100 million baht in assets from the foundation's suspended chairwoman, Panadda Wongphudee, and her husband, Atip Anantawan, who are currently in police detention.
Investigators discovered approximately 900 million baht circulating in the personal bank accounts of Panadda and Atip, a significant contrast to only 20% found in the foundation's accounts.
Panadda faces charges of public defrauding, money laundering, and Computer Crime Act violations, while Atip is charged with complicity in money laundering.