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Fierce storm topples 40 utility poles in Bangkok, crushing 30 cars

10 Sept 16:27 Key points summarised by AI

A fierce storm in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district caused over 40 utility poles to topple across a two-kilometer stretch, damaging 30 vehicles, injuring several people, and triggering widespread blackouts.
Emergency crews are actively clearing debris and restoring services, while police have closed Chalong Krung Road, urging motorists to avoid the area due to severe traffic congestion and ongoing operations.

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.