5,924 to be delisted over rigged admin exam scores

13 Sept 13:53 Key points summarised by AI

A central committee has decided to delist 5,924 examinees from the Department of Local Administration’s (DLA) recruitment exam after finding their score sheets were tampered with.
The previous announcement of successful candidates will be revoked, and a new list will be issued, excluding all individuals with fraudulent scores.
The DLA plans to file a formal complaint with the police against those responsible for organizing the exam and presenting the falsified results.
Investigations are ongoing, with some central committee members under scrutiny by the National Anti-Corruption Commission, and a university staffer facing disciplinary action for involvement in the scam.

Government to start building Chainat-Pasak-Gulf water diversion canal next year

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.