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Rain, food, rice and economic growth predicted at Royal Ploughing Ceremony

11 Sept 08:04 Key points summarised by AI

The annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony predicted Thailand will experience economic prosperity, robust foreign trade, and abundant agricultural yields, with the 'Lord of the Plough' choosing a cloth length signifying ample water and food.
Further reinforcing these forecasts, the royal oxen's selection of water, grass, and liquor indicated sufficient water, good rice crops, abundant food, and growth in transportation, economy, and exports.

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.