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Monastery in Phichit probed for using 41 corpses in meditation course

13 Sept 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Police and health officials are investigating a monastery in Phichit province for reportedly using 41 corpses in a meditation course, checking for proper documentation and natural causes of death.
A follower detailed meditating nightly in front of coffined corpses as part of the course, admitting initial fear but eventual acclimation to the practice.
In a separate incident, an unlicensed monastery in Kamphaeng Phet province identified 12 corpses and has ceased offering its unusual meditation course that promised participants magical abilities.

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.