Illegal meatball factory in Pathum Thani raided

13 Sept 11:19 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) officials raided an unlicensed meatball factory in Pathum Thani, discovering substandard production practices.
The factory allegedly distributed meatballs containing illegal preservatives like borax and undisclosed chicken to over 40 outlets, including an international school, for two years.
The owner faces severe charges, including producing "fake food," operating without proper licenses, and failing to meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, carrying potential prison time and significant fines.

Government to start building Chainat-Pasak-Gulf water diversion canal next year

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.