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For safety, downhill cycling banned in Doi Inthanon National Park

24 Sept 03:35 Key points summarised by AI

Doi Inthanon National Park has banned all downhill cycling due to hazardous road conditions, including slippery, winding, and steep sections, which increase the risk of accidents.
Cyclists visiting the park must now be accompanied by a support car for their safety, with penalties for non-compliance, and the ban specifically covers roads 1009, 1192, and 4016.

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.