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AI In-brief 14 Sept 04:04

Vote buying: The engine of corruption in Thailand

Vote buying is a pervasive and deciding factor in Thai elections at all levels, viewed by politicians as a high-return investment to secure power and profit, thus fueling chronic corruption.
This 'deep-rooted disease' has been a longstanding issue since at least 1979, primarily targeting poor communities with cash and other incentives distributed by political canvassers.
Despite being illegal with penalties for both buyers and sellers, and attempts by the Election Commission to deter it with rewards for tip-offs, vote buying remains a persistent and unsolved problem widely anticipated before every election.

AI In-brief Yesterday 12:46

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) demanded an explanation from Airports of Thailand (AOT) after a China Airlines flight got stuck on a Suvarnabhumi runway due to heavy rain and groundwater.
CAAT urged AOT to implement technology for structural integrity testing across runways and taxiways, advocating for proactive maintenance to prevent future incidents.
AOT acknowledged that Suvarnabhumi's 20-year-old runway, built on soft soil with high water content, is structurally affected by continuous aircraft weight and heavy rainfall.
AOT committed to targeted runway maintenance during off-peak hours (10 days, 8 pm-6 am) to avoid full closure, emphasizing increased inspections and risk assessments.

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