Thai-Cambodia special RBC meeting postponed

23 Sept 04:49 Key points summarised by AI

The special Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting between Thailand and Cambodia was postponed to allow both nations more time to gather clearer details on critical issues, including scam operations, landmine clearance, and border management.
The delay is also attributed to internal reshuffles within the Thai army, ongoing border tensions in Sa Kaeo's Khok Soong district involving Cambodian groups, and concerns over Cambodia's public statements distorting facts.

Government to start building Chainat-Pasak-Gulf water diversion canal next year

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.