Irrigation unveils plan to divert runoff from Kaeng Krachan dam

13 Sept 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) launched a two-pronged plan to divert anticipated high runoff from Kaeng Krachan dam.
The first phase diverts 90 cubic metres/second of water into irrigation systems and a drainage klong, reducing the volume reaching Phetchaburi dam and mitigating impacts on five downstream districts.
The second phase involves draining 140-150 cubic metres/second through the Phetchaburi dam into the river, following drainage to the sea, and strengthening river embankments.
Authorities predict runoff will affect low-lying areas in five districts, potentially causing up to 50 cm deep flooding by Tuesday night.
The Phetchaburi river currently holds 30-40% capacity, indicating it can absorb additional water from the dam.

Suchada: Meet the reluctant star of Thailand’s cryptic crypto drama

Today 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap faces intense scrutiny over her husband’s substantial 1.84 billion baht wealth, with opposition lawmakers alleging connections to international scam networks.
A significant portion of her husband, Taiyang Zhang's, declared assets includes a 1.44 billion baht loan to the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, which still owes him 1.34 billion baht.
Opposition MP Rangsiman Rome accused Suchada's husband of links to online scam networks and gambling sites, prompting Suchada to vehemently deny the claims, demand evidence, and file a defamation complaint.
Taiyang Zhang's background includes co-founding Ren Protocol, later sold to Alameda Research (linked to the FTX collapse), and some of his former associates have been convicted in crypto company failures.
Suchada, a former actress and first-time MP, maintains her husband's innocence, while her party leaders have distanced themselves from the allegations, deeming it a private matter.