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DPM Ekniti to oversee water management in Bangkok, Nakhon Nayok and Pathum Thani

Today 12:12 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has been appointed to oversee water management in Bangkok, Nakhon Nayok, and Pathum Thani.
This high-level oversight aims to prevent and resolve inter-provincial conflicts that arise from floodwater drainage, as actions in one area often affect adjacent provinces.
Previous attempts by provincial governors to manage these complex, cross-border water issues have proven ineffective, necessitating intervention from a higher authority.
Examples include disputes over draining water into Bangkok canals affecting residents and demands for floodgate openings in Nakhon Nayok that could impact already high water levels in Rangsit Canal.
Effective water management requires coordinated efforts across provinces to balance the needs of all affected communities and prevent further inundation.

Today 11:48 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul drew criticism for urging flood victims to prioritize their safety and evacuate promptly, even if it meant leaving pets behind due to potential disturbances at crowded shelters.
Animal lovers, including several actresses, strongly condemned the remarks, asserting that pets are family members and advocating for the government to establish separate, pet-friendly areas at evacuation centers.
A government spokesperson clarified the PM's intent was to prevent delayed evacuations, not to encourage pet abandonment, and stated that designated pet areas would be considered, while Anutin later dismissed the controversy as 'drama'.