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Madam Pang: FIFA promotion puts Thai football on path to greatness

10 Sept 13:57 Key points summarised by AI

Madam Pang (Nualphan Lamsam), President of FA Thailand, makes history as the first woman appointed to chair the powerful FIFA Development Committee until 2029, a direct selection by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Her pivotal role grants Thailand an unprecedented direct voice in shaping global football policy, influencing critical funding decisions, and prioritizing development projects for its infrastructure, youth, and grassroots programs.
Building on her proven track record of elevating Thai football, Madam Pang's global position is expected to catalyze significant new investments and partnerships, propelling Thailand closer to its ambition of becoming a global footballing power and a World Cup contender.

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.