Cambodian PM to visit Thailand, disputed border oil reserves on agenda

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet will visit Thailand on Wednesday for official talks expected to include the long-stalled joint development of natural resources within the two countries’ disputed maritime boundary. Cambodian PM Hun Manet will visit Bangkok next month He will meet with Prime MInister Srettha Thavisin at Government House. Full story: Bangkok Post Saritdet […]

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Thailand-Cambodia Unite Against Haze

BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand and Cambodia are set to collaborate more closely to address the issue of transborder haze pollution, primarily caused by wildfires and agricultural burning, through the establishment of a hotline and a joint committee. The initiative was discussed during a phone call between Deputy Foreign Minister Jakkapong Sangmanee and Cambodia’s Environment Minister […]

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UNESCO certifies Songkran as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage

UNESCO has issued an official certificate inscribing Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year festival, as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage, following the intergovernmental convention for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Botswana. Thailand’s Songkran Listed as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Kowit Pakamart, director-general of the Cultural Promotion Department, said that the government plans […]

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Anti-war Russian rockers held in Thailand arrive in Israel

A Russian-Belarusian band that denounces Moscow’s Ukraine invasion arrived in Israel Thursday after being held in Thailand on immigration charges that had sparked fears they could be deported to Russia and face prison. Russian rock band arrested in Phuket and face deportation to Russia The band, Bi-2, have criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin and left […]

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Election Commission Asked to Dissolve Move Forward Party

BANGKOK, Feb 1 (TNA) — A political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana on Thursday submitted a petition to the Election Commission (EC) demanding the the dissolution of the Move Forward Party and disqualified the party’s executive committee. My next destination is Government House: Pita Limjaroenrat Mr. Ruangkrai’s movement came after the nine Constitutional Court judges ruled unanimously […]

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