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Thailand is ready to counter Cambodia's long range rocket threat

15 Sept 12:37 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Air Force confirms readiness for deep-strike defensive operations should Cambodia deploy its PHL-03 long-range multiple-rocket launcher systems.
The Chinese-made PHL-03, with a 130-kilometer range, could theoretically reach several Thai northeastern and eastern provinces if positioned directly along the border.
Cambodian military has dismissed reports of deploying these advanced weapon systems as false, while Thai Army officials also deem their use in current border clashes unlikely.
Thai military analysts warn that any use of the PHL-03 would significantly escalate the conflict, offering little tactical advantage in present skirmishes and incurring severe diplomatic and military consequences for Cambodia.

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.