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Public warned against fake donation campaigns for elephant Sak Surin

23 Sept 04:30 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities caution the public against fraudulent social media campaigns soliciting donations for Sak Surin, an ailing elephant, clarifying that the conservation centre does not request funds.
Sak Surin, currently in quarantine, is receiving treatment for a cataract, leg issues, and infections, but maintains stable overall health, eating and sleeping well.

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.