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Suvarnabhumi Airport listed among world's six most beautiful by UNESCO

11 Sept 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Suvarnabhumi International Airport's SAT-1 terminal in Bangkok was recognized by UNESCO as one of the world's six most beautiful airports in 2024 and nominated for the prestigious Prix Versailles award.
The terminal, opened last year, showcases a stunning blend of modern architecture and Thai cultural elements, including a royal elephant sculpture, designed to offer a unique passenger experience while prioritizing sustainability.

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.