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ASEAN observers complain of lack of Cambodian cooperation in mine clearance

23 Sept 02:25 Key points summarised by AI

The ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) reported Cambodian troops are obstructing Thai mine clearance efforts in the Chong Sai Taku border area, violating a recent General Border Committee agreement.
Cambodian forces explicitly denied the Thai Mine Action Centre (TMAC) unit access to the off-limits zone for demining operations.
A Thai nationalist group mobilized to the Bang Nong Chan border area to support Thai troops and assert Thai territorial claims, expressing distrust in Cambodian compliance with agreements.
Meanwhile, Cambodia's Defence Ministry released reports and images claiming the withdrawal of heavy weaponry from its side of the border, in line with a joint declaration.

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.