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Search resumes for German who jumped into the sea off a Koh Pha-ngan ferry

23 Sept 04:55 Key points summarised by AI

A search operation resumed for a German tourist, Florain Storz, who jumped from a double-decked ferry near Koh Pha-ngan, Thailand, while traveling with his wife.
The initial search was suspended due to rough seas and darkness, with marine and tourist police, along with local officials, continuing efforts to find him, though the motive for his actions remains unknown.

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.