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Fugitive in Thonburi Healthcare fraud case deported, Dr Boon still at large

Fugitive in Thonburi Healthcare fraud case deported, Dr Boon still at large

15 Sept 16:32 Key points summarised by AI

A second fugitive, Kotchaporn, involved in the Bt7.5-billion Thonburi Healthcare fraud case, has been arrested and deported to Thailand, leaving Dr. Boon Vanasin as the sole remaining fugitive.
Kotchaporn was the 15th suspect apprehended in the case, following the earlier deportation of Thitiporn from China, with all three having been placed on Interpol's red notice list.
Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong confirmed authorities know Dr. Boon's whereabouts and expect to arrest the former Thonburi Healthcare Group chairman soon.

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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