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126 tonnes of sulfuric acid bound for Myanmar impounded at Laem Chabang port

21 Sept 02:28 Key points summarised by AI

Customs officials at Laem Chabang port impounded 126 tonnes of sulfuric acid, valued at 12.6 million baht and destined for Myanmar, due to the importer's failure to provide required documentation for dangerous goods.
The Industrial Works Department emphasized the need for permission to import dangerous chemicals like sulfuric acid, citing concerns that such substances could be diverted for use as precursors in illegal narcotics production.

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.