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Broker linked to Dr Boon's alleged fraud case deported from China

Broker linked to Dr Boon's alleged fraud case deported from China

13 Sept 13:21 Key points summarised by AI

Fugitive broker Thitiporn, linked to the Bt7.5-billion fraud case involving Dr Boon Vanasin, was arrested in China and deported to Bangkok.
Thitiporn, the 14th suspect, was on Interpol's red notice list; Dr Boon and another broker, Kotchaporn, remain at large.
Dr Boon faces fraud charges for an estimated Bt7.5 billion in damages, with 247 complaints filed by victims unable to cash checks.
He leveraged his reputation from a successful medical business listing and media presence to promote healthcare ventures, gaining investor trust.

Government to start building Chainat-Pasak-Gulf water diversion canal next year

Government to start building Chainat-Pasak-Gulf water diversion canal next year

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.

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