PM denies appointing Thaksin as advisor

23 Sept 06:49 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin clarified that he did not appoint former PM Thaksin Shinawatra as an advisor, stating the Thai media misinterpreted his remarks made during an interview with Bloomberg.
Srettha explained he only said he might consult Thaksin, similar to how he seeks advice from other knowledgeable former prime ministers and senior officials, emphasizing his newness to politics and readiness to learn.

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.