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Myanmar police seek arrest of Thai national over shooting in Tachileik township

16 Sept 11:36 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar police are actively searching for a Thai national who opened fire in a crowded food shop in Tachileik township.
The shooting incident resulted in three Thai nationals being injured, with one woman sustaining serious wounds.
Initial reports suggest the victims, who worked in local entertainment venues, may have been involved in a prior conflict with the unidentified Thai gunman.
The assailant fled the scene after the attack, and the injured are currently receiving medical treatment at Tachileik hospital.

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.