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Border conflict can only be resolved through talks with Cambodian leader

11 Sept 00:04 Key points summarised by AI

Lt-Gen Boonsin Padklang states that resolving the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict requires direct talks with the Cambodian leader, emphasizing Cambodia's centralized decision-making.
He characterizes Cambodia as a difficult negotiator, prone to provocation, military action, and subsequently appealing to international bodies.
The Thai army's engagement in undeclared war in late July was a response to Cambodia's prolonged trespassing and occupation of Thai territory.
Despite optimism for future improvement, Lt-Gen Boonsin stresses the critical importance of maintaining Thai troops' combat readiness along the border due to the uncertain situation.
He disclosed significant Thai army casualties from the July fighting and dismissed military coups as an outdated concept, affirming the military's desire to avoid political involvement.

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.