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Brazilian arrested in Indonesia carrying cannabis bought in Thailand

13 Sept 09:03 Key points summarised by AI

A Brazilian student was arrested at Bali airport with 9.1 grams of cannabis, allegedly purchased in Thailand, despite Thailand's recent decriminalization of the substance.
Thai immigration officials issued a strong warning to all travelers, emphasizing the severe penalties, including capital punishment, for carrying cannabis or its extracts into countries where it remains illegal.
The incident highlights the critical need for travelers to understand and comply with local drug laws, as nations like Indonesia impose harsh sentences for possession, contrasting sharply with Thailand's more relaxed regulations.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.