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Hun Sen says Thaksin, Yingluck own no assets in Cambodia

11 Sept 02:01 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodian strongman Hun Sen vehemently denied reports that former Thai prime ministers Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra possess any assets or income sources in Cambodia, dismissing claims of an impending asset freeze.
Hun Sen asserted that the Shinawatras used his vehicles during visits as proof they owned no property and affirmed he never engaged in business ventures with Thaksin for personal gain.
He urged an immediate halt to the spread of such "false and misleading stories" to uphold Cambodia's national dignity, suggesting Thai authorities handle claims originating from Thailand.
This public denial comes amidst a recently strained relationship between Hun Sen and Thaksin, following a leaked private conversation that led to the ouster of Thaksin's daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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.