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Geographical map showing the action research site, 9 districts and 3 provinces in Cambodia and 6 districts and 2 provinces in Thailand.

News

August 14, 2025

Thailand, China, Cambodia Hold Trilateral Talks on Border Peace

BANGKOK – Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiamphong joined his Chinese and Cambodian counterparts for informal discussions aimed at fostering stability along the Thailand-Cambodia border. The talks took place on the sidelines of the 10th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held from August 13 to 15, following an invitation from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Thailand […]

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Pattaya

August 14, 2025

Pattaya Police Crack Down on Nightclub, Arrest 16 for Illegal Work and Drug Use

PATTAYA – In a coordinated effort to combat illicit activities, authorities conducted a surprise raid on a popular nightlife establishment in South Pattaya on the night of August 13th, 2025. The operation, spearheaded by the Banglamung District Chief and the Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, was part of a wider campaign to enforce the […]

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Traffic on Mittraphap Road Nakhon Ratchasima

Isan

August 14, 2025

Major Drug Bust in Korat Snares Government Employees

NAKHON RATCHASIMA – A sweeping anti-drug operation across Thailand’s northeastern province has uncovered alarming connections between narcotics networks and public officials, with 18 state employees arrested during Wednesday night’s raids, the Bangkok Post reported. Korat Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign with Surprise Tests at Provincial Hall The coordinated crackdown, dubbed “No Drugs No Dealers”, saw police and […]

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Thailand immigration police BMW smart car that have inbuilt alerts and tracking systems as well a live connection to database-driven information, linked to the country’s biometric system

Phuket

August 14, 2025

Russian National Arrested in Phuket for Alleged Arms Trafficking

PHUKET – Thai immigration police have detained a 27-year-old Russian man suspected of leading an international arms smuggling network. The arrest, made on August 13, follows an extensive manhunt after the suspect fled Bangkok while facing charges for illegal firearm possession. Illegal Russian-Owned Skin Clinic Shut Down on Koh Phangan After Customer Injuries Details of […]

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News

August 14, 2025

International Envoys to Assess Thai-Cambodian Border Mine Situation

BANGKOK – Thailand will host diplomats from Ottawa Convention member states this Saturday for a firsthand look at the aftermath of recent border clashes with Cambodia. The delegation will visit conflict-affected areas in Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces, including the heavily contested Phu Makua zone where demining operations continue, The Nation reported. Landmine […]

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Beach front road in Patong, the main tourist resort in Phuket.

Phuket

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Arab Tourists Attack Thai Business Owner in Phuket Over Rental Dispute

UPDATE: PHUKET – A dispute over motorcycle damage fees escalated into a violent assault involving Arab tourists and a local rental shop owner in Patong, with four suspects now in custody and one still at large. The incident, captured on video and widely shared online, has sparked concerns about tourist behavior and law enforcement’s handling […]

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Sign at Chao Phraya Rattanathibet building. The Constitutional Court of Thailand

News

August 13, 2025

Constitutional Court to Rule on Paetongtarn’s Controversial Hun Sen Call

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Constitutional Court will deliver its verdict on August 29 regarding suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s leaked phone conversation with Cambodian leader Hun Sen, a case that has sparked allegations of ethical misconduct and divided political opinion. Thai PM Confirms Authenticity of Leaked Call With Cambodia’s Hun Sen Amid Border Tensions The controversy […]

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Thai Army Clarifies Urgent Razor Wire Request for Border Security

BANGKOK (NBT WORLD) – The Royal Thai Army has clarified the 2nd Army Area’s recent request for public assistance in supplying concertina wire to reinforce security along the Thai–Cambodian border. Army Spokesperson Maj Gen Winthai Suwaree said the request was prompted by urgent operational needs despite the Government and Army having sufficient budget for such […]

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