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27 tonnes of illegally imported garlic seized in Pathum Thani

26 Sept 08:13 Key points summarised by AI

Internal Trade Department officials seized approximately 27 tonnes of illegally imported garlic, valued at two million baht, in Pathum Thani's Khlong Luang district.
The driver was arrested for moving garlic without a license, facing potential prison time and fines, while authorities will investigate if import duties were paid to protect local farmers from unfair competition.

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.