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From property mogul to moviemaker to government spokesman: meet Siripong Angkasakulkiat

15 Sept 06:00 Key points summarised by AI

Siripong Angkasakulkiat was appointed as the new government spokesman in early October, recognized for his strong communication skills developed from a young age as a debater and storyteller.
His diverse career path includes being a successful property mogul and businessman, diversifying into various ventures, and even financing and executive producing popular Thai films like 'The Undertaker'.
Siripong's political journey saw him follow his father into public service, serving as an MP, overcoming a political ban, and notably defying his party during a crucial prime ministerial vote.
Despite failing re-election in 2023, his leadership qualities led to his appointment as vice minister and spokesman for the Education Ministry before becoming the government's public face.

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.