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Prayut could see himself sidelined in the upcoming election

11 Sept 18:42 Key points summarised by AI

Voters are increasingly disillusioned with the military-supported government's performance, economic issues, and pandemic response, significantly eroding Prayut's support.
The new two-ballot electoral system is poised to benefit larger parties like Pheu Thai, potentially diminishing the influence of Prayut's allied parties.
Thailand's evolving multi-party system, featuring a broader spectrum of ideologies and new contenders, intensifies competition, making it challenging for any single bloc to secure a clear majority.
The coup-established constitution complicates coalition formation, underscoring the critical need for a free and fair election to avoid another political crisis and establish stable democratic governance, further isolating military-backed leadership.

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.