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ASEAN observers in Ban Nong Ya Kaew to investigate shooting by Cambodian forces

11 Sept 07:29 Key points summarised by AI

The ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) investigated a shooting incident in Ban Nong Ya Kaew, where Cambodian troops allegedly fired at a Thai military bunker, confirming fresh bullet marks on the site.
The AOT received an initial report from the Thai Army for submission to the Malaysian Defence Ministry, while Cambodia simultaneously accused Thai troops of a separate incident involving the shooting of its civilians.

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.