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FM Sihasak believes peace with Cambodia possible through diplomacy

11 Sept 10:00 Key points summarised by AI

Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow maintains that diplomacy is the essential tool for resolving the escalating border conflict with Cambodia, despite recent heightened tensions and skepticism.
Thailand has suspended its peace deal with Cambodia following a landmine explosion injuring Thai personnel and an exchange of gunfire, citing Cambodia's breaches and failure to honor the agreement.
Sihasak emphasizes that while difficult, peace is achievable through dialogue, but only if both sides are prepared to engage in talks rather than resorting to force.
Thailand is undertaking a diplomatic offensive to explain its decision to suspend the peace agreement to the international community, highlighting Cambodia's non-compliance.
Thailand has set three conditions for resuming the peace process: Cambodia must take responsibility for the landmine incident, conduct a thorough investigation, and implement measures to prevent future occurrences.

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.