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City Hall opens channel for complaints about Kru Kai Kaew sculpture

26 Sept 08:40 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has opened a channel for public complaints regarding the oversized 'Kru Kai Kaew' sculpture, citing concerns over inconvenience and its location.
A group, 'National Thai Citizens,' formally requested the sculpture's removal, claiming it occupies public land and expressing worry about potential animal sacrifices by worshippers, a claim denied by followers.
Governor Chadchart confirmed the sculpture is on private hotel property and adheres to city laws, but has ordered a safety inspection for the four-meter-tall figure.
The controversial sculpture elicits mixed public reactions; supporters foresee revenue generation, while critics denounce its worship as un-Buddhist. A historian dismisses its mythical origins, suggesting it's a commercial promotion.

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.