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Probe ordered into alleged forest encroachment in Pang Asoke

13 Sept 13:24 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Forest Department has launched an investigation into allegations that a former employee encroached on the Pang Asoke woodlot in Nakhon Ratchasima to claim agricultural land under the Sor Por Kor program.
National Parks chief Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn initiated the probe after discovering heavy machinery on a recently cleared 64-hectare plot, leading to the seizure of a backhoe and tractor.
Royal Forest Department chief Surachai Achalaboon confirmed a team will investigate, stressing that the former employee's status is irrelevant, and will also check if felled trees were protected species.
Chaiwat further alleges widespread issues, claiming over 32,800 hectares in 142 national parks and botanical gardens have been improperly issued Sor Por Kor land certificates, some lacking proper demarcation.

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.