Three eastern provinces may endure flooding for another month

Today 13:06 Key points summarised by AI

Three eastern provinces face another month of severe flooding, with 1.7 billion cubic meters of water yet to be drained due to natural bottlenecks and high tides limiting outflow to the Gulf of Thailand.
Natural drainage through the Bang Pakong River is significantly hampered by high tides, while an underwater ridge (Khlong Lang Tao) further obstructs water diversion to coastal pumping stations.
Experts propose engineering solutions, such as diverting water through canals to large pumping stations, to accelerate drainage and shorten the flood duration compared to relying solely on natural routes.
Recovery timelines vary by province, with some areas potentially taking 10-20 more days, underscoring the critical need for coordinated inter-agency efforts and efficient pump allocation to mitigate the prolonged impact on residents.

King and Queen grant audience to Thai teen rock star Nene Royal

Today 08:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thai teen rock sensation Nene Royal (Rattikarn Amloy) and her family were granted an audience with Their Majesties the King and Queen at Dusit Palace.
Nene presented her America's Got Talent victory certificate to the King, who congratulated her on her outstanding talent and performance, encouraging her to maintain her skills.