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Provinces bordering Cambodia preparing for any emergency

13 Sept 20:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Provincial Administration Department has ordered seven provinces bordering Cambodia to prepare contingency plans for potential emergencies.
These precautionary measures aim to ensure civilian safety amidst escalating tensions with Cambodia, following a landmine explosion that injured Thai soldiers.
Governors are instructed to coordinate with relevant agencies, ensure public safety, combat fake news, and prepare for potential mass evacuations.
Local officials are tasked with maintaining public calm, and telecommunication systems must be fully functional to support military operations.

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.