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Ishii steps down as Thailand head coach despite recent wins

11 Sept 00:59 Key points summarised by AI

Masatada Ishii has been removed as Thailand's head coach due to differences in coaching philosophy and long-term vision, despite the team's strong performance in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
The decision, made by FA Thailand's technical committee, comes after Ishii, appointed in December 2023, oversaw 30 matches with a 53% win rate.
FA Thailand will immediately begin the search for a new head coach to prepare for upcoming matches, including a friendly against Singapore and a qualifier against Sri Lanka in November.

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.