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Loan shark sought for posting semi-naked pictures of debtors online

Loan shark sought for posting semi-naked pictures of debtors online

12 Sept 19:14 Key points summarised by AI

Police in Si Maha Phot district are searching for an informal money lender, known as “Sor Tan,” who allegedly shames defaulting debtors by posting their semi-naked images on social media.
Debtors reported that Sor Tan required them to submit semi-naked photos (waist down for men, waist up for women) along with ID card numbers as a condition for loans, typically 500-1,000 baht at 20% weekly interest.
These compromising images were reportedly posted online, often on Facebook, if debtors missed even a single repayment, causing significant distress.

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

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.

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