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Chinese businessman linked to pub raid is donor of Palang Pracharath

14 Sept 04:23 Key points summarised by AI

Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin confirmed that Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, a Chinese businessman linked to a recent pub raid, donated three million baht to the ruling Palang Pracharath Party.
Police raided an unlicensed pub in Yannawa, Bangkok, primarily catering to Chinese clients, where 48 out of over 200 patrons tested positive for drugs, and various party drugs and gambling facilities were found.
The party admitted the donation was legal but acknowledged not conducting background checks on donors, despite Chaiyanat's controversial past, which includes being a suspect in a murder case.
A former senior police officer voiced concerns that Bangkok is becoming a haven for Chinese businessmen with dubious backgrounds involved in illegal activities, potentially facilitated by corrupt authorities.

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.