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Thailand pushes regional cooperation to combat online scams

17 Sept 10:23 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand champions regional cooperation within ASEAN to tackle the pervasive issue of online scams and cybercrime, emphasizing its cross-border impact on economies and societies.
The upcoming 47th summit will see ASEAN leaders adopt a joint declaration on combating online scams, reinforcing commitment with support from key dialogue partners.
Beyond security, Thailand drives economic integration by chairing negotiations for the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), targeting a US$1 trillion regional digital economy by 2030.
The nation also supports ASEAN's green transition, advocating for increased renewable energy use to 43% by 2030 as part of carbon reduction efforts.

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.