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Thailand, South Korea vow to tackle scam networks in Cambodia

11 Sept 19:37 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand and South Korea have committed to joint efforts in tackling transnational online scam networks operating in Cambodia.
The pledge follows the tragic death of a South Korean college student who was lured to Cambodia by job scammers, prompting South Korea to send a joint response team.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul assured South Korean President Lee Jae Myung of Thailand's readiness to assist, noting Thailand's own experience in aiding victims and its strategic partnership with South Korea.
The leaders also discussed enhancing broader bilateral cooperation, including economic ties, reinforcing their historical alliance and regional partnership.

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.