PM insists high-speed rail contract must be fulfilled

Today 12:22 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul demands strict adherence to the original contract for the high-speed rail project linking three major airports.
He urges the State Railway of Thailand and the private concessionaire to negotiate a resolution or pursue legal proceedings for any disputes.
The project faces significant hurdles, including shifting economic conditions that render it no longer cost-effective, leading commercial banks to withhold credit approvals.
While contract amendments are legally permissible, officials acknowledge they cannot resolve the private sector's fundamental inability to secure necessary financing.

Better warnings, stronger communities key to disaster preparedness

Today 11:30 Key points summarised by AI

Disaster management must shift from reactive emergency response to proactive monitoring, risk assessment, and systematic planning.
Leverage scientific data, technology, and innovation to improve warning accuracy and strengthen preparedness, integrating them with local knowledge.
Crucially, foster public participation and inter-agency cooperation, while ensuring weather forecasts are clear, easy to understand, and identify specific at-risk areas.