AI In-brief Today 17:00

Tap water production disrupted in Mae Sai district due to muddy Sai River

Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai is experiencing severe tap water shortages due to the Sai River's excessively murky and muddy conditions, which exceed the waterworks' filtering capacity.
Compounding the issue, a main water pump at Huai Nam Rin was damaged by an electricity outage four days prior, further disrupting the ability to draw water for processing.
Residents are resorting to alternative sources like mountain water, while an expert has called for immediate water truck deployment and proposed building a new reservoir in Mae Chan district as a long-term solution to diversify water sources.

AI In-brief Today 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.

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