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Bangkok takes landmine dispute to Geneva, urges UN fact-finding mission

11 Sept 00:32 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand formally requested an independent fact-finding mission under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, citing alleged new landmine use by Cambodia along their border.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow highlighted at a Geneva meeting that Thai soldiers have suffered severe injuries from what Thailand asserts are Cambodian landmines, a "blatant breach" of the Convention.
Thailand emphasized that a UN fact-finding mission is the "fairest, most effective and transparent way forward" to ensure accountability and uphold the Convention's integrity.
Thailand's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva presented evidence, including video footage, of Cambodian violations and urged Cambodia to accept the proposed mission for clarity and transparency.

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.