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Indonesian child's viral fame draws tourists to boat race

11 Sept 15:49 Key points summarised by AI

An 11-year-old Indonesian boy, Rayyan Arkan Dikha, propelled the traditional Pacu Jalur boat race to global fame with his viral dancing on the "jalur" vessels.
Rayyan's social media sensation, amplified by sports celebrities mimicking his moves, significantly boosted tourism, drawing an additional 100,000 spectators, including international visitors, to Sumatra.
The increased exposure is expected to nearly double the local economic revenue from $2.5 million to $4.6 million, transforming the centuries-old cultural event into a worldwide attraction.

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.