AI In-Brief

Thailand News in Brief

Thai PBS World

Thailand and the world, every day

AI can make mistakes. Please double-check.

Lamphun Warriors FC chairman nabbed for alleged money laundering, online gambling

21 Sept 05:20 Key points summarised by AI

Police arrested Lamphun Warriors FC chairman Pongsiri Tarachawongsuk for allegedly operating an illegal online gambling platform and engaging in money laundering.
Authorities suspect Pongsiri amassed a large fortune from illicit activities, using some proceeds to purchase the football club as a money laundering scheme after a multi-year investigation.
Following the chairman's arrest, Lamphun Warriors FC swiftly announced new management, LC Marble (Thailand) Company Limited, effective immediately.
Police plan to consult with the Anti-Money Laundering Office to explore impounding Pongsiri’s assets obtained through the alleged illegal business.

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.