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Murder charges filed against suspect in series of cyanide poisonings

Murder charges filed against suspect in series of cyanide poisonings

13 Sept 12:52 Key points summarised by AI

Police have filed murder charges against 36-year-old Sararat, a female suspect, in connection with the cyanide poisoning deaths of eight people.
The investigation escalated after cyanide was confirmed in the blood of Siriporn, who died after a ritual with Sararat, leading to the suspect's arrest and the unearthing of a series of linked deaths.
All deceased victims were connected to Sararat through financial dealings, including a 'share' money lending scheme, car and land mortgages, and other borrowing.

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

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.

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