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YouTuber sorry for Songkran grout prank, repeat offence risk

12 Sept 21:32 Key points summarised by AI

YouTuber 'Bird Wan Wang' apologized and compensated victims for a Songkran prank involving grout and flour, though police continue to review the case and may press charges.
Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential repeat offense, as the YouTuber has a history of controversial content and is currently on probation from a previous suspended sentence related to a death.
The manufacturer of the misused grout product is preparing legal action under the Computer Crime Act, citing reputational damage, while authorities also plan to shut down the YouTuber's additional social media accounts.

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.