Earthquake hits Kanchanaburi Sunday morning

16 Sept 13:25 Key points summarised by AI

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sangkhla district, Kanchanaburi, early Sunday morning, caused by the Three Pagoda fault line.
The tremor was felt by local residents, prompting some to evacuate buildings, with a subsequent 4.5 magnitude shock also reported in the area, though no immediate damage was confirmed.

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

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.