PM orders unified data for flood briefings

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul mandated all flood prevention and mitigation agencies to use unified data to prevent public confusion and instructed them to prepare for anticipated heavy rain.
The PM ordered governors to swiftly assess flood damage for compensation, emphasizing that officials must understand insurance regulations to ensure fair treatment for claimants.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt expressed confidence in the city's flood preparedness, detailing plans for canal drainage, water retention areas, and 'Tho sinks' to manage rainfall and mitigate effects from northern runoffs.

Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri sacked

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Thai Airways International (THAI) board immediately dismissed CEO Chai Eamsiri due to severe disruptions in ground operations at Suvarnabhumi airport.
The removal follows widespread criticism of the airline's poor handling of labor shortages, massive baggage backlogs, and significant flight delays and cancellations.