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Thai Muslims perform the Taraweeh prayer during the holy month of Ramadan

15 Sept 04:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Muslims observe the sacred nightly Taraweeh prayer at The Foundation of the Islamic Centre of Thailand, immersing themselves in spirituality during Ramadan.
Taraweeh refers to short rest periods during prayer sessions, where the Imam recites portions of the Quran nightly, aiming for a complete recitation over the holy month.

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.