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FA Thailand appoints Hudson as new national coach following Ishii exit

23 Sept 06:57 Key points summarised by AI

FA Thailand appointed Anthony Hudson as the new head coach of the national football team, replacing Masatada Ishii just two days after his contract was terminated.
Hudson, who previously served as the team's technical director, was chosen for his deep understanding of Thai football and extensive international coaching experience with national teams like the US, New Zealand, and Bahrain.
The decision to dismiss Ishii, despite a recent 6-1 victory, was attributed to a "series of disappointing results," including failures in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, ASEAN Championship, and King's Cup.
Hudson's immediate task is to prepare the squad for crucial November fixtures, including a friendly against Singapore and an AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Sri Lanka.

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.