Myanmar junta says troops back in Myawaddy

13 Sept 09:16 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar junta troops reportedly re-entered Myawaddy, a crucial border town, weeks after being expelled by an alliance of ethnic rebels and anti-junta fighters.
A junta spokesperson confirmed some troops reached a military command but admitted they lack "complete control" of the town, following the significant blow of their previous ousting.
The military has intensified efforts with airstrikes and reinforcements, while fighting persists in nearby Kawkareik, as the broader conflict sparked by the 2021 coup continues to displace millions.

Government to start building Chainat-Pasak-Gulf water diversion canal next year

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.