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Fighting expected to escalate near Myanmar’s border with Mae Hong Son

13 Sept 13:12 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar government forces have sent three battalions of reinforcements to a border base opposite Thailand’s Mae Hong Son province, signaling an expected escalation in conflict with Karenni Army troops.
The Myanmar military has reportedly issued a 'shoot on sight' order for approximately 400 Karenni villagers attempting to leave their village near the base, with claims of 10 villagers already killed while trying to escape.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.