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Injured endangered turtle being treated at clinic in Phrae

13 Sept 08:47 Key points summarised by AI

Tourists discovered an endangered big-headed turtle with a cracked shell and barely moving near a stream in Wiang Kosai National Park, Phrae.
Park officials transported the injured turtle 80km, visiting multiple clinics before finding a vet experienced in treating turtles with cracked shells.
The turtle received immediate medical attention, including shell repair, wound cleaning, antibiotics, and pain relief, despite its struggle during treatment.
It will remain under veterinary care at the clinic until it fully recovers, after which it will be released back into its natural habitat within the national park.

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.