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Hun Sen urges end to “foolish” burning of Thai products

23 Sept 01:39 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodian leader Hun Sen publicly denounced a viral video depicting a group burning Thai goods, labeling the actions as "foolish" and "extreme fanaticism."
He urged an immediate cessation of such activities, expressing disappointment despite his prior call for a boycott of Thai products.
Hun Sen questioned the practicality for traders with leftover Thai goods, suggesting they be sold or even used as animal feed instead of being destroyed.
He highlighted that the group in the video was led by activist Van Saray, who had previously supported him.

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.