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AI In-brief 23 Sept 18:20

Royal Irrigation Department to increase water discharge through Chao Phraya Dam

The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) will increase water discharge through the Chao Phraya Dam to alleviate pressure from heavy rainfall in upstream areas.
Discharge volume will rise from 1,800m3/s to potentially 2,000m3/s, as upstream water flow is expected to reach 2,100-2,200m3/s by Friday.
This increased discharge will elevate Chao Phraya River levels by 0.70-1.20 meters in low-lying, unprotected riverside areas of Ayutthaya and along the Noi River.
Authorities in Ayutthaya have been instructed to warn residents along the Chao Phraya River to prepare for potential flooding and continuously monitor the water situation.

AI In-brief Yesterday 18:40

Public donations totaling ฿815 million to the 'Do Good Foundation' were largely diverted, with ฿527 million allegedly misused for personal gain.
Investigations reveal funds were transferred from foundation accounts to private accounts of Panadda Wongphudee and her husband, Atip, used for luxury items, investments, and property like a Phuket pool villa.
Police traced contractor payments for the pool villa, finding ฿99 million transferred back to the suspects' accounts, while the foundation also failed to submit legally required annual financial statements.
Panadda and Atip, who leveraged their public image to solicit donations, deny all charges; Atip's bail was rejected, and Panadda agreed to be held on remand.

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