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510 tonnes of aniline destined for Laos seized at Laem Chabang port

20 Sept 02:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thai anti-narcotics and customs officials seized over 510 tonnes of aniline, a dangerous chemical, at Laem Chabang port, citing a lack of proper import permits for the shipment destined for Laos.
The Office of the Narcotics Control Board revealed that the confiscated aniline, a precursor chemical, could be used to produce approximately 85,000 kg of fentanyl, a highly potent Category 2 narcotic.

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.