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Ghost wails at Thai-Cambodian border spark online firestorm

11 Sept 06:32 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai activist's use of "ghost wails" and jet sounds targeting Cambodian civilians at the border ignited a fierce online debate and widespread reaction.
Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit and human rights groups condemned the act as potential psychological torture and a UN Charter violation, urging the Thai government to comply with international human rights laws.
The activist defended his actions as non-violent retaliation for border encroachments and landmine injuries to Thai troops, while a former judge disputed that the sounds constitute psychological torture under law.
An academic noted South Korea's similar use of loudspeakers against North Korea without international blame, adding a comparative perspective to the ongoing controversy.

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.