Thai troops take full control of Chong Anh Ma

23 Sept 04:35 Key points summarised by AI

Thai troops have fully secured Chong Anh Ma in Ubon Ratchathani province, hoisting the Thai flag after intense battles with Cambodian forces.
They also cleared a damaged Cambodian equestrian statue and seized control of strategic hilltop points 677 and 500 overlooking the border pass.

Government to start building Chainat-Pasak-Gulf water diversion canal next year

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.