One down, but two still to go

23 Sept 03:50 Key points summarised by AI

Thaksin Shinawatra was acquitted of lèse-majesté charges, as the Criminal Court found insufficient proof regarding the authenticity of the evidence clip and noted his statements did not directly name the King.
Suspended PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a critical Constitutional Court ruling over a leaked phone call with Hun Sen, where her defense of 'misinterpreted' offers is weighed against suspicions of a secret deal.
Thaksin also confronts a separate, less ambiguous '14th-floor controversy' concerning his 'real' imprisonment, which carries significant political implications despite his recent acquittal.
The Shinawatra family faces a perilous period, as Thaksin's acquittal resolves only one challenge, leaving two more 'deadly' and potentially clearer cases that could determine their political future.

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.