Thailand Presents Evidence of Alleged Cambodian Landmine Use to International Diplomats

SI SA KET — Thailand hosted a delegation of foreign diplomats on Thursday to showcase what it claims are newly laid Cambodian landmines along the contested border, highlighting the humanitarian risks to both soldiers and civilians. International Envoys to Assess Thai-Cambodian Border Mine Situation The one-day tour brought together representatives from 33 nations, including ten […]

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HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Battles Severe Bloodstream Infection

BANGKOK – HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, who has been under medical care since losing consciousness from a heart condition in December 2022, is now fighting a serious bloodstream infection, her medical team announced. Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha rushed to hospital The team at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital detected the infection and has been administering a […]

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Unidentified Drones Defy National Ban, Spark Security Concerns

BANGKOK – Despite a nationwide prohibition on unauthorized drone flights, the Second Army Region Command has reported a surge in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) activity across northeastern Thailand and along the Cambodian border. Military officials confirmed the detection of at least 94 drones operating in Surin, Buri Ram, Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Roi Et […]

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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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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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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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