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ASEAN offers humanitarian support after Myanmar quake shakes Thailand

23 Sept 06:43 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN pledges humanitarian aid to Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing damage and tremors across both nations.
The regional bloc commits to deploying specialized teams (ERAT, DELSA, USAR) and coordinating through its disaster management center to deliver timely and effective relief tailored to each country's identified priorities.

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.