Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai core party members meet

19 Sept 23:02 Key points summarised by AI

Core members from Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties held an informal meeting at Pheu Thai's head office to address the ongoing political stalemate.
Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul reaffirmed his party's unyielding opposition to amending the lèse majesté law and rejected the formation of a minority government.

Government to start building Chainat-Pasak-Gulf water diversion canal next year

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.