Chinese Visitor’s Viral Video Sparks Immigration Probe Over False Work-Visa Claim

BANGKOK — Thai immigration authorities are searching for a Chinese national who posted a video online claiming that foreigners can work in Thailand without a visa by leveraging insider “connections” within the Immigration Bureau. Police officers providing escort service to Chinese tourists face criminal probe The video, filmed inside the immigration hall at Suvarnabhumi Airport, […]

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Thailand, Cambodia Reaffirm Peaceful Path on Border Issues

Thailand and Cambodia are set to convene a meeting of the Joint Commission on Demarcation for Land Boundary (JBC) in Phnom Penh on June 14, expressing their utmost determination to manage border matters through peaceful dialogue and existing bilateral mechanisms. The meeting follows a series of productive exchanges between military and government officials, which have […]

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Bulgaria: Large protests against the euro

SOFIA, Bulgaria—On Sunday, June 8, 2025, protesters gathered in front of the country’s National Bank, amid a heavy police presence, to protest the planned introduction of the euro on January 1, 2026. Thai Prime Minister Embarks on European Tour to Promote Tourism and Soft Power The demonstration was once again organized by the political party […]

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Thailand Suspends Bus Services to Cambodia Amid Heightened Border Restrictions

BANGKOK, June 9 — Thailand’s state-run Transport Company has suspended its daily international bus routes from Bangkok to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, effective immediately, citing ongoing border crossing restrictions due to rising tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. Cambodian Troops Agree to Withdraw from Thai Border After Talks The decision halts round-trip services that previously […]

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Chinese Tourist Arrivals in Thailand Nosedive Over Safety Concerns

CHIANG MAI, June 9 — Chinese tour group arrivals in Thailand have dropped sharply, particularly in Chiang Mai, with some operators reporting a staggering 90% decline over recent months. Industry insiders attribute the downturn to growing safety concerns among Chinese travelers, amplified by viral reports of crime and scams circulating on Chinese social media. Drunken […]

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Cambodian Troops Agree to Withdraw from Thai Border After Talks

UBON RATCHATHANI – Cambodian troops agreed to retreat from the disputed Chong Bok border area in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province following talks between Thai and Cambodian military representatives on Sunday. The agreement comes after escalating tensions that included a deadly clash and a series of retaliatory measures by Thai authorities, the Bangkok Post reported. Thailand […]

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Statement by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense on Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Wechayachai issued the Statement on Thailand-Cambodia Border Tensions on 7 June 2025 at 07.00 hr, as follows: Thailand Demands Cambodian Troop Withdrawal, Vows to Defend Border Sovereignty “On 5 June 2025, I had a bilateral discussion with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense of […]

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