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Thai Olympic chief seeks clarification on disputed Muaythai bout

10 Sept 08:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Olympic Committee President Pimol Srivikorn will summon the Amateur Muaythai Association of Thailand (AMTAT) to clarify allegations of result rigging at the recent 33rd SEA Games.
The inquiry follows a petition from athlete Arissara Noon-eiad, who experienced a controversial defeat in her title bout, sparking claims of unfair medal allocation.
An International Olympic Committee (IOC) observer also raised suspicions, highlighting concerns that the incident negatively impacts Muaythai's international image and its efforts for Olympic inclusion.
While relieved the issue is addressed, Arissara, feeling cheated, has decided to transition from amateur to professional Muaythai, prompting the NOCT president to vow protection for Thai athletes' honor and prevention of future manipulations.

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.