SA KAEO – The Thai Army’s Burapa Task Force has issued an immediate ban prohibiting Thai nationals from crossing into Cambodia’s Poipet township to work at entertainment venues and casinos. The order, effective as of Tuesday morning, cites safety concerns for Thai citizens amid escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries. Cambodia Implements Ban on […]
BANGKOK – The Thai cabinet has greenlit an ambitious plan to bring Formula 1 racing to Thailand for five consecutive years starting in 2028. The proposal, spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, now awaits final approval from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Formula One Group. Thai Government Considers Hosting Formula 1 […]
TRAT – Cambodia enforced a sweeping ban on all imports of Thai fruits and vegetables on Tuesday, escalating tensions over Thailand’s refusal to fully reopen shared border checkpoints. The move comes just one day after former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, now serving as senate president, issued an ultimatum demanding Thailand normalize border operations. Cambodia […]
PHNOM PENH/BANGKOK – Cambodia has issued a stern ultimatum to Thailand, demanding the full reopening of all border checkpoints by Tuesday or facing an immediate ban on imports of Thai fruits and vegetables. The warning came from Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, who cited ongoing tensions following a recent armed clash between the two nations. […]
BANGKOK – Thailand is confronting a dangerous resurgence of Covid-19, with health authorities reporting 12,181 new cases in a single day, marking one of the highest daily spikes since the pandemic began. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) confirmed the alarming figures on Saturday, pushing the nation’s cumulative case count to 471,781. Samut Prakan school […]
The Thai Army has announced that Cambodia’s deployment of troops and the aiming of its long-range artillery at Thailand’s Kantharalak district, in the north-eastern province of Si Sa Ket, poses a national security threat to Thailand. Thailand, Cambodia Reaffirm Peaceful Path on Border Issues Army spokesman Maj-Gen Winthai Suvaree said yesterday that the Cambodian artillery […]
Over 736,000 kilograms of hazardous metal waste were seized and removed under Thailand’s environmental safety policy. Two toxic waste ships banned from Thailand Deputy Government Spokesperson Sasikan Wattanachan confirmed the operation followed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s directive to block the import of hazardous waste. The Customs Department, working with the Department of Industrial Works, the […]
The legendary Brian Wilson, lead singer of The Beach Boys, died on Wednesday at the age of 82. British pop star George Michael dies at 53 The former founder of the famous American band had been suffering from dementia for some time, which is why his family requested his legal guardianship when his wife died […]
