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Is Gen Prawit maneuvering to become Thailand’s next PM?

13 Sept 14:32 Key points summarised by AI

Gen Prawit Wongsuwan's actions as acting PM, including reaching out to the opposition and frequent provincial visits, indicate his ambition for a permanent premiership.
Analysts view Prawit as a more mature and astute politician than Gen Prayut, demonstrating improved public engagement and a more energetic demeanor.
Despite his apparent desire, experts believe Prawit has a low chance of securing the premiership in the current parliamentary term, citing the complex political landscape and anticipated senatorial support for Prayut.
The Constitutional Court's ruling on Prayut's term limit is crucial, but even if ruled against, Prayut could still serve as a caretaker PM, complicating Prawit's immediate path to the top office.

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.