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Thai, Cambodian troops begin weapons pullback this Saturday

15 Sept 13:57 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand and Cambodia commence a phased withdrawal of heavy weapons from their shared border, starting November 1.
The three-phase plan targets multiple rocket launchers (Nov 1), artillery systems (Nov 22), and armoured vehicles/tanks (Dec 13).
The ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) will monitor the implementation to ensure adherence and transparency.
This agreement aims to de-escalate heightened tensions and build mutual trust, following a joint declaration signed on October 26.
Thailand has already demonstrated its commitment by relocating tanks, witnessed by AOT members, to uphold the declaration's spirit.

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.