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Former election commissioner says Move Forward leader Pita troubles have deepened

13 Sept 08:34 Key points summarised by AI

The Election Commission (EC) dismissed initial complaints against Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat but initiated its own probe under Section 151, alleging he knowingly registered while disqualified.
This new EC probe could lead to a Criminal Court case, potentially resulting in a 10-year jail term, a 200,000 baht fine, and a 20-year political ban for Pita.
Despite the EC's dismissal of initial complaints, other political entities like MPs, senators, or the EC itself can still refer Pita's qualification to the Constitutional Court, threatening his MP status and prime ministerial bid.

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.