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Farmers protest against plan to allow US maize and pork into Thailand

12 Sept 04:17 Key points summarised by AI

Thai pig breeders and maize farmers are protesting the government's proposal to import US maize, pork, and offal.
This import plan is a reciprocal measure aimed at securing lower tariffs on Thai exports to the US, following the Trump Administration's imposition of higher tariffs.
Farmers argue that Thailand produces sufficient animal feed, and US imports, particularly genetically modified maize, would further depress already falling local prices and are not accepted.
Industry representatives suggest diversifying export markets instead of relying heavily on the US and making concessions.

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.