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Myanmar man missing after being swept into the sea around Samui Island

16 Sept 00:31 Key points summarised by AI

A Myanmar migrant worker is presumed drowned after a strong wave swept him into the sea from rocks near a viewpoint on Samui Island, Surat Thani.
His friends' rescue attempts were thwarted by rough seas, leading officials to issue warnings for tourists and locals to avoid swimming or approaching the dangerous waters.

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.