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Thailand seeks new chapter with Myanmar on peace, border cooperation, ASEAN

10 Sept 16:13Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister visited Myanmar to congratulate its new government, urging progress towards a peace process, national reconciliation, and dialogue for lasting stability.
Bangkok seeks enhanced bilateral cooperation on border security, combating transnational crime like scams and narcotics, and reopening crucial border trade for economic recovery.
Thailand supports Myanmar's gradual return to full ASEAN participation, offering to advance the Five-Point Consensus and exploring expanded humanitarian assistance for affected populations.
Thailand calls for de-escalation of border violence, addresses incidents like mistaken bombings through military channels, and pushes for coordinated regional action on PM2.5 air pollution.

Today 05:21Key points summarised by AI

Indonesia will move its capital from Jakarta to an unnamed site in East Kalimantan, Borneo, a $33 billion project to alleviate Jakarta's severe issues like overcrowding, pollution, and sinking.
The new capital's location was chosen for its strategic central position within Indonesia and its significantly lower risk of natural disasters compared to Jakarta.
Officials envision the new capital as a 'smart city in the forest,' though environmental groups express concerns over potential deforestation and its impact on local wildlife.
The government plans to fund 19% of the relocation costs, with the remaining investment sought from public-private partnerships, aiming to commence the move by 2024.