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Assault acquittal of Swiss national in Phuket goes to appeal

13 Sept 13:35 Key points summarised by AI

Legal veteran Nipit Intarasombut will represent a Thai doctor in the Appeals Court after a Swiss man was acquitted of assaulting her in Phuket.
The initial acquittal of the Swiss national, identified as David, sparked widespread public outrage and social media debate, prompting the decision to appeal and an investigation into the luxurious housing estate's land use.

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.