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Thailand and Cambodia partner to combat cross-border crimes

10 Sept 22:05 Key points summarised by AI

Both nations committed to combating cross-border crimes, including online scams, human trafficking, and the smuggling of counterfeit goods, by preventing the use of their territories for illegal operations and enhancing intelligence sharing.
The partnership aims to boost bilateral trade to US$15 billion by 2027 and improve connectivity through new border bridges, a cross-border rail freight service, and simplified movement for tourism and private vehicles.
Agreements were made to address transboundary environmental pollution, specifically PM2.5, through information exchange and capacity building, and to enhance legal mechanisms for Cambodian workers in Thailand, ensuring their welfare.
The leaders also pledged to strengthen military cooperation, carry out border demining operations, and deepen diplomatic ties with the opening of new consulates in each other's countries.

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.