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Young girl seriously injured in fall from octopus carnival ride in Nakhon Ratchasima

2 Oct 06:18 Key points summarised by AI

A 12-year-old girl sustained broken ribs and spinal injuries after falling from an octopus carnival ride at a winter fair in Nakhon Ratchasima.
The accident reportedly occurred because the ride operator forgot to engage the safety lock for her seat, causing her to be flung from the ride.
She underwent emergency surgery for a pierced lung and is now conscious, stable, and able to communicate, though she remains under observation.
The Ferris wheel will undergo a safety inspection, and the Khao Yai Lions Association has pledged to cover all medical expenses and compensation for the victim.

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.