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Thai Army: Latest landmine explosion shows Cambodia violating Ottawa Convention

15 Sept 09:28 Key points summarised by AI

Three Thai soldiers were wounded by a landmine near the Thai-Cambodian border, prompting the Thai Army to accuse Cambodia of violating the Ottawa Convention.
The Army asserted that this incident, coupled with prior discoveries of 18 anti-personnel mines and other weapons, demonstrates Cambodia's persistent use of weapons and laying of new landmines, hindering peaceful dispute resolution.
Cambodia recently rejected Thailand’s proposals for cooperation in clearing landmines along their common border, further escalating tensions.
Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai expressed regret over the injuries and instructed the Foreign Ministry to investigate, raise the issue at the next Regional Border Committee meeting, and file complaints with international organizations regarding the alleged breaches.

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.