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Thai army regains control of Ta Kwai Temple, situation remains volatile

2 Oct 13:02 Key points summarised by AI

Thai army forces successfully regained control of Ta Kwai Temple from Cambodian soldiers in Surin’s Phanom Dong Rak district.
The situation remains highly volatile, with Cambodian forces launching continuous attacks using various weapons to destroy Thai positions and retake lost ground.
Ta Kwai Temple, a significant historical site, has been a hotspot of conflict since July, with Cambodia violating international conventions by establishing a military base within the temple complex.
Despite damage to the temple's upper structures from Cambodian counterattacks, the Fine Arts Department confirms restoration is possible once the site is securely within Thai territory.

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.