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Riot police deployed on Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo
Riot police deployed on Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo
Tuesday 23 September 2025 09:09 AM
SA KAEO: Over 1,400 riot police officers from five eastern provinces have been deployed to Sa Kaeo to reinforce security along the Thai-Cambodian border, following reports of potential encroachment near Ban Nong Chan and Ban Nong Ya Kaeo villages in Khok Sung district.
Thai hoteliers say ‘inflexible’ land tax a burden
Thai hoteliers say ‘inflexible’ land tax a burden
Sunday 21 September 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The robust tourism outlook anticipated for Thailand’s upcoming high season is insufficient to offset the 7% contraction in foreign arrivals so far this year, says the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Thai police use rubber bullets, tear gas against Cambodians on border
Thai police use rubber bullets, tear gas against Cambodians on border
Thursday 18 September 2025 09:30 AM
SA KAEO: Thai crowd-control police used rubber bullets and tear gas yesterday afternoon (Sept 17) to disperse a Cambodian crowd that approached and reportedly assaulted Thai security personnel on the border in Sa Kaeo’s Khok Sung district.
Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
Thursday 11 September 2025 10:01 AM
KOH KONG: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed on the withdrawal of heavy weapons and military equipment, mine clearance, Cambodia-based scam suppression and partial border reopening, according to the acting Thai defence minister.
16km border fence with Cambodia approved
16km border fence with Cambodia approved
Thursday 4 September 2025 02:00 PM
SA KAEO: The Ad Hoc Centre for the Thailand-Cambodia Border Situation (AHC) has approved plans to build a 16-kilometre fence along the disputed border, connecting Baan Nong Chan with Baan Nong Ya Kaew in Sa Kaeo province.
Phuket property remains bright amid national real estate slowdown
Phuket property remains bright amid national real estate slowdown
Wednesday 3 September 2025 11:08 AM
PHUKET: Despite a nationwide property market slowdown in 2025, Phuket remains a standout destination for real estate investment, driven by foreign demand and long-term development potential, industry figures say.
Wat Koh Siray landslip declared disaster risk area
Wat Koh Siray landslip declared disaster risk area
Tuesday 2 September 2025 12:16 PM
PHUKET: Authorities have declared a landslip near Wat Koh Siray in Ratsada a disaster risk area after heavy rains triggered a landslide that damaged a pavilion housing a Buddha image.
Thailand picks area for first permanent border wall with Cambodia
Thailand picks area for first permanent border wall with Cambodia
Saturday 30 August 2025 10:30 AM
SA KAEO: Thailand will erect its first section of a permanent border wall with Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province after receiving approval from the National Security Council (NSC), the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) spokesman announced yesterday (Aug 29).
Thai troops told to open fire if Cambodian soldiers encroach on Thai soil
Thai troops told to open fire if Cambodian soldiers encroach on Thai soil
Tuesday 26 August 2025 09:10 AM
BANGKOK: Second Army commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang said yesterday (Aug 25) he had authorised immediate retaliation by Thai soldiers if Cambodian troops were spotted encroaching on Thai sovereign soil.
Residents forced to relocate in Phuket land policy drive
Residents forced to relocate in Phuket land policy drive
Sunday 24 August 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Communities in Ratsada, Pa Khlok and Chalong have been told to relocate within 30 days as Phuket authorities move to tighten control of land and housing use under the provincial land policy drive.
ASEAN military team visits border
ASEAN military team visits border
Wednesday 20 August 2025 10:03 AM
UBON RATCHATHANI: Thailand has dismissed Cambodia’s objection to the visit of an team of ASEAN military observers to Chong Arn Ma in Ubon Ratchathani province, reaffirming that the area lies within Thai territory and that the trip was legitimate.
Land occupier charged for illegal excavation in Kamala
Land occupier charged for illegal excavation in Kamala
Sunday 10 August 2025 11:30 AM
PHUKET: The occupier of a site of government land in Kamala through a NorSor 3 document has been charged with illegal excavation after officials investigated the site amid concerns the illegal work may cause floods and landslides in the area.
Israel PM says in ‘profound shock’ over hostage videos
Israel PM says in ‘profound shock’ over hostage videos
Monday 4 August 2025 10:00 AM
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed “profound shock” over videos showing two emaciated hostages in Gaza, with the EU also denouncing the clips yesterday (Aug 3) and demanding the release of all remaining captives after nearly 22 months of war.
Thai-Cambodia border ‘win’ as mop-up starts
Thai-Cambodia border ‘win’ as mop-up starts
Monday 4 August 2025 09:30 AM
UDON RATCHATHANI: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has declared success in reclaiming control over the disputed Chong Arn Ma border area in Ubon Ratchathani’s Nam Yuen district, specifically near the Ta Om Monument, following five days of armed clashes with Cambodian forces.
Thailand and Cambodia truce agreement comes into effect
Thailand and Cambodia truce agreement comes into effect
Tuesday 29 July 2025 09:00 AM
SURIN: A truce agreement between Thailand and Cambodia came into effect in the early hours of this morning (July 29), testing whether it will halt five days of open combat that have engulfed their jungle-clad frontier.
Thais and Cambodians refuse to leave homes on clash frontier
Thais and Cambodians refuse to leave homes on clash frontier
Monday 28 July 2025 10:44 AM
SURIN: Under the drumbeat of artillery fire near Thailand’s border with Cambodia, farmer Samuan Niratpai refuses to abandon his buffalo herd - stubbornly risking his life to tend his livestock.
Twelve Thais killed in Cambodia attacks
Twelve Thais killed in Cambodia attacks
Friday 25 July 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: The number of fatalities from Cambodia’s attacks on Thai civilian areas has risen to 12, including an eight-year-old boy, with over 30 injuries, according to the Thai army.
Cambodian artillery strike kills Thai civilian, says PM’s office
Cambodian artillery strike kills Thai civilian, says PM’s office
Thursday 24 July 2025 01:03 PM
BANGKOK: A Cambodian artillery strike killed a Thai civilian today (July 24), the office of Thailand’s prime minister said, as the two neighbours clashed over a disputed border.
New mine blast inflames border tensions
New mine blast inflames border tensions
Thursday 24 July 2025 09:00 AM
UDON RATCHATHANI: The Thai-Cambodian border dispute has escalated dramatically after another landmine explosion injured five Thai soldiers - one losing a leg - in a disputed area of Ubon Ratchathani province yesterday afternoon (July 23).
Officials push zoning to end Bang Khanun protected forest land dispute
Officials push zoning to end Bang Khanun protected forest land dispute
Tuesday 22 July 2025 11:51 AM
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy and Phuket provincial authorities have agreed to move forward with creating a zoning plan to resolve the long-standing issue of land encroachment in the Bang Khanun national forest reserve in Thalang.

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