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Youngest novice ever passes the Parian Dham 3 level in Pali studies

11 Sept 22:34 Key points summarised by AI

10-year-old Charuwat Iamsri became the youngest novice to pass the Parian Dham 3, the third level of Pali studies, a significant achievement in Buddhist education.
Based at Waikultharam Temple, Charuwat aims to complete all nine levels of Pali studies, equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, with the temple now sponsoring his education to fulfill this dream.

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.