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Boonsin claims he defied order to end military engagement with Cambodia in July

10 Sept 21:03 Key points summarised by AI

Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, former Second Army Region commander, revealed he defied a senior official's order to halt military engagement with Cambodian troops on July 24.
Boonsin refused to stop fighting, prioritizing the reclamation of lost Thai territory and threatening to expose the unnamed 'phu yai' for potential treason.
He believed the senior official sought to end the conflict to prevent further Cambodian losses and potential international court cases over disputed land.
Despite his determination to reclaim territory and close ancient ruins, Boonsin was unable to fully achieve his objectives due to troop transfers and a subsequent ceasefire agreement.

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.