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Cambodia calls on Trump to intervene in Thai custody of 18 soldiers

10 Sept 11:12 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodian protesters in Siem Reap rallied, urging US President Donald Trump to intervene for the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers held captive by the Thai army.
Thai forces captured the 18 armed Cambodians during an attempt to seize a disputed area; Cambodia accuses Thailand of kidnapping, while Thailand asserts they are prisoners of war treated humanely.
Protesters also thanked Trump for his role in establishing a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand in late July, following intense border clashes, by threatening tariffs.
The rally expressed strong support for Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet's nomination of President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing his peace-making efforts.

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.