Thailand agrees to Malaysia's security and flood wall plan along Kelantan border


- Illustrative photo courtesy of MGR online

NARATHIWAT, (Thailand): The Thai government has agreed to Malaysia’s plan to build a security and flood wall along the Golok River at Rantau Panjang.

Narathiwat Governor Trakul Thotham said the wall would help address various cross-border crimes. He noted that the existing wall along the Golok River has already helped curb illegal border crossings and smuggling.

"If Malaysia agrees to build the wall, Thailand will cooperate with Malaysia, as the wall will also help control flooding caused by the overflow of the Golok River into Rantau Panjang,” he told reporters during a recent special media visit with Kelantan officials.

On Nov 5, the Kelantan government announced its plan to propose a 100-kilometre border wall with Thailand to the federal government. The project aims to combat smuggling and address flood issues. - Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Aseanplus News

Blinken to attend G7 meeting in Italy, US State Department says
'Abang Adik' wins Best Film at the 10th Asian World Film Festival held in Los Angeles
Dr Wee is set to address key issues at the 11th GLA Conference in Bangkok
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Nov 22, 2024)
Aaron-Wooi Yik, Pearly Thinaah bow out of China Masters
Japan government approves mammoth US$140bil stimulus with aims putting more cash into peoples' pocket
Man killed after public place shooting in Sydney's inner city
Gold bars, cash bundles in kimchi boxes: Millions seized from S. Korea tax dodgers
Action star Jackie Chan recalls earning his first HK$4mil pay cheque and buying 7 luxury watches in one go
Singapore raises 2024 growth forecast as recovery takes hold in good manner this year

Others Also Read