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Mini marvel: SEA Games wonder kid Chunkao sets sights on Olympic glory

13 Sept 07:13 Key points summarised by AI

Chunkao "Mini" Udomphen, a 10-year-old Thai skateboarder, made history at the 33rd SEA Games by winning the women's street event and becoming the youngest Thai athlete ever to claim a SEA Games title.
Displaying acrobatic ability and refined skills, Mini amassed an outstanding 160.34 points with a near-flawless performance, captivating the crowd and surpassing her competitors.
Inspired by her idol, Olympian Vareeraya "ST" Sukasem, Mini now sets her sights on qualifying for the Olympic Games and ultimately winning an Olympic gold medal.

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.