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Paetongtarn Shinawatra: Heir to the dynasty becomes prime minister at 37

11 Sept 05:24 Key points summarised by AI

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, is poised to become Thailand's next prime minister, securing overwhelming support from a six-party ruling coalition.
Her nomination follows the Constitutional Court's removal of former PM Srettha Thavisin and marks her rise as the latest leader from the prominent Shinawatra political dynasty.
Despite initial reservations from her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, and public scrutiny over her qualifications and experience, Paetongtarn is set to lead the country, promising to address the economic crisis.

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.