Move Forward MP accuses Cholanan of playacting

13 Sept 12:50 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward MP Rangsiman Rome accused Pheu Thai leader Cholanan Srikaew of insincere "playacting" by resigning, demanding his absence from the official Cabinet list as proof of genuine regret for partnering with military-backed parties.
The article suggests Cholanan's action is politically disingenuous, implying it would be more straightforward to openly contradict his promise by retaining leadership and accepting a ministerial post, rather than feigning a principled resignation while still taking a high-profile government role.

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.