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Thai-Cambodian tensions rise amid retaliation over checkpoint closures

13 Sept 13:16 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand initiated border tensions by closing the Sai Taku checkpoint in Buri Ram, citing national security and public safety.
Cambodia retaliated by closing two key border crossings, Banteay Ampil and Oddar Meanchey, demanding Thailand reopen its checkpoint.
This escalation follows a recent clash between forces on May 28 and earlier Thai restrictions on border crossings and casino travel.
The heightened tensions have prompted Cambodia to disconnect from Thai-supplied electricity and internet services.

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.