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Abortion legal in Thailand up to 20th week of pregnancy from October 26th

21 Sept 06:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand legalizes abortion for pregnancies up to 20 weeks, effective October 26th, following a new Ministry of Public Health edict.
Women seeking an abortion must undergo a consultation and counselling process at a designated medical facility, with medical professionals verifying pregnancy eligibility.
While abortions are performed for pregnancies under 12 weeks, those over 20 weeks will receive welfare support during pregnancy and child-rearing.
The edict ensures women are treated respectfully, without stigmatization, and receive clear medical information, with all procedures kept strictly confidential.

Yesterday 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.