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Serial cyanide poisoner sentenced to life on third murder conviction

12 Sept 12:12 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's notorious 'Am Cyanide,' Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, received her third life sentence for the premeditated cyanide murder of Pol. Cpt. Kanda Torai.
This conviction follows two prior life sentences for similar cyanide poisonings, with 11 additional murder cases currently pending against her.

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.