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Former MP Pannika banned from contesting elections for life

1 Oct 05:34 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office Holders permanently revoked former MP Pannika Wanich's right to contest elections and hold political posts.
This ban stems from a finding of gross ethical violation, specifically for allegedly posting content on Facebook deemed offensive to the monarchy, following a complaint filed in 2019 and an NACC ruling.

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.