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Flash flood at Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai this morning

12 Sept 09:58 Key points summarised by AI

Torrential overnight rain triggered flash floods and mudslides down Doi Suthep, inundating communities and catching residents off guard, resulting in significant damage to property.
The Ang Kaeo reservoir at Chiang Mai University overflowed, causing partial flooding on campus and in nearby areas, prompting the Faculty of Mass Media to shift classes online.
While floodwaters have receded in some areas due to opened sluice gates, this led to new flooding at Talad Ton Phayom intersection and the continued closure of Chiang Mai train station, disrupting travel.
Neighboring Thoen district in Lampang province is preparing for severe flooding as reservoirs plan to discharge more water, with shelters and aid being provided to hundreds of affected households.

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.