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Liberal govt led by Move Forward may be a pipe dream

13 Sept 08:46 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward's (MF) election victory and attempt to form a six-party coalition face a significant hurdle, requiring 376 votes from both MPs and senators to secure the prime ministership.
The 250 junta-appointed senators are largely expected to oppose MF leader Pita Limjaroenrat due to the party's reformist agenda, making the required parliamentary majority difficult to achieve.
Pheu Thai (PT), a key potential coalition partner, is seen as strategically weighing its options, possibly considering an alternative coalition with conservative parties to facilitate former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's return.
Political analysts predict a challenging path for MF, as its proposed structural reforms have alienated powerful military, royalist, and business establishments, who prefer a more conservative government.

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.