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December 18, 2025

Cambodian Drones Spotted Near Thai Oil Rigs as Border Conflict Widens

BANGKOK – Cambodian drones have been observed near Thai oil installations in the Gulf of Thailand, marking a concerning expansion of hostilities as fierce border clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces enter their twelfth consecutive day. Thai Military Destroys Cambodian Rocket Arsenal, Intensifies Naval Blockade Lieutenant Priyada Buasomboon, assistant spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy, […]

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December 18, 2025

Thai Military Destroys Cambodian Rocket Arsenal, Intensifies Naval Blockade

BANGKOK – The Thai military has escalated its campaign against Cambodian forces, destroying a significant rocket arsenal near the Poipet border crossing and imposing a stringent naval blockade on oil and military supplies bound for Cambodia. The actions were detailed in a press briefing by defense officials on Thursday. Thai Marines Reclaim Border Zone in […]

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December 17, 2025

Thai Marines Reclaim Border Zone in Trat After Sustained Clashes

BANGKOK – Royal Thai Navy marines have secured the border area of Ban Nong Ri in Trat province following several days of fighting, successfully expelling Cambodian forces from what Thailand asserts is its sovereign territory. The navy confirmed the operation on Wednesday. Thai Soldier Death Toll Reaches 19 as Border Conflict Escalates Spokesman Rear Admiral […]

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December 17, 2025

Thai Soldier Death Toll Reaches 19 as Border Conflict Escalates

BANGKOK – The death toll among Thai soldiers has risen to 19 following intense border clashes with Cambodian forces. Two soldiers were killed in fierce fighting yesterday at Mount 350, a strategic hilltop position near the Prasart Ta Kwai ancient temple ruins in Surin province’s Phanom Dong Rak district. Civilian Death Toll in Thailand Rises […]

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Serendipity Road Sihanoukville, Cambodia

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December 17, 2025

Trip.com Terminates Cambodia Tourism Deal Amid User Privacy Backlash

Global online travel agency Trip.com has suddenly canceled a recently signed partnership with Cambodia’s National Tourism Authority following a wave of user privacy concerns, primarily from customers in China and Thailand. The decision underscores growing public anxiety over data security and scam operations associated with Southeast Asia. Thailand Strengthens Tourism Collaboration with Trip.com The cooperation […]

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Hun Sen is a Cambodian politician and former military officer who currently serves as the president of the Senate. He previously served as the prime minister of Cambodia.

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December 17, 2025

Hun Sen Denies Reports of Foreign Troops in Cambodia

BANGKOK – Cambodian leader Hun Sen has issued a firm denial of recent Thai media reports alleging that Russian soldiers or other foreign mercenaries are participating in hostilities on Cambodia’s side of the border conflict. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Hun Sen called the reports inaccurate and warned they risk damaging […]

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in 2023.

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December 17, 2025

Cambodia Hires U.S. Firm to Wage Information War, Documents Show

BANGKOK — A U.S.-based consulting firm has been formally contracted by the Cambodian government to conduct an international information campaign aimed at discrediting Thailand and swaying global opinion amid ongoing border hostilities, according to documents published by the STRONG Anti-Corruption Thailand Club. Civilian Death Toll in Thailand Rises to 16 Amid Continued Border Clashes The […]

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December 17, 2025

Thai Central Bank Cuts Rate to 1.25% Amid Growth Fears

BANGKOK — The Bank of Thailand (BOT) reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, moving to a more accommodative monetary stance in response to a slowing economy and heightened external risks. The unanimous decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) lowers the policy rate from 1.50% to 1.25%, […]

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