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Cambodian attacks injure Thai soldiers, prompt border evacuations
Cambodian attacks injure Thai soldiers, prompt border evacuations
Monday 8 December 2025 09:00 AM
SI SA KET: The Second Army Region has ordered evacuations from border communities in four northeastern provinces after a 35-minute armed clash with Cambodian forces in Si Sa Ket province yesterday (Dec 7), during which two Thai soldiers were injured.
Stray shells prompt stern warning
Stray shells prompt stern warning
Sunday 7 December 2025 10:27 AM
BANGKOK: The Chief of Defence Forces has warned of stern measures after shells from Myanmar injured civilians in Tak province.
Poll shows majority in EU see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia
Poll shows majority in EU see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia
Thursday 4 December 2025 01:40 PM
PARIS: A majority of citizens across nine European Union countries see a high risk of war breaking out between the bloc’s members and Russia, according to a survey by the polling group Cluster 17 published today (Dec 4) in the French international affairs journal Le Grand Continent.
US, Russia find ‘no compromise’ on key territory issue after Ukraine talks
US, Russia find ‘no compromise’ on key territory issue after Ukraine talks
Wednesday 3 December 2025 10:47 AM
MOSCOW: High-stakes US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine failed to yield a breakthrough yesterday (Dec 2), as the Kremlin said “no compromise” had been found yet on the key question of territory.
Chinese sneaking into Thailand injured by landmine
Chinese sneaking into Thailand injured by landmine
Sunday 30 November 2025 11:03 AM
SA KAEO: A Chinese man lost his leg after stepping on a landmine while sneaking into Thailand in a contested border area at Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province early yesterday (Nov 29).
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
Friday 28 November 2025 10:06 AM
BISHKEK: Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday (Nov 27) that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory Moscow claims at its own - otherwise his army would take it by force.
Ukraine would give Russia chunk of territory under 28-point US plan
Ukraine would give Russia chunk of territory under 28-point US plan
Friday 21 November 2025 10:35 AM
WASHINGTON: Ukraine would give up a swathe of eastern territory to Russia and slash the size of its army under a sweeping 28-point peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump, according to a draft obtained by AFP.
Cambodia accused of dishonouring its fallen soldiers
Cambodia accused of dishonouring its fallen soldiers
Wednesday 19 November 2025 02:32 PM
BANGKOK: The Thai army has accused Phnom Penh of dishonouring the Cambodian soldiers who died in recent border clashes, and of disseminating false information to tarnish Thailand’s reputation.
North Korea says Seoul-US sub deal will trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect
North Korea says Seoul-US sub deal will trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect
Tuesday 18 November 2025 09:45 AM
SEOUL: North Korea has denounced an agreement between Seoul and Washington to build nuclear-powered submarines, saying in a state media commentary today (Nov 18) that the deal would cause a “nuclear domino” effect.
Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands
Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands
Sunday 16 November 2025 03:00 PM
KINMEN: With a clear view of China’s skyscraper-studded coastline, Taiwanese coastguard captain Huang Heng-chun steers his patrol boat through choppy waters around a group of islands controlled by Taipei.
Lt Gen Boonsin delivers ‘Thai DNA’ speech in Phuket
Lt Gen Boonsin delivers ‘Thai DNA’ speech in Phuket
Wednesday 12 November 2025 12:05 PM
PHUKET: Thousands of Phuket residents gathered at the Phuket Merlin Hotel yesterday (Nov 11) to join a special event headlined by Lt Gen Boonsin Phadklang, widely known as ‘Capt Goong’, a former Commander of the 2nd Army Region and current advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army.
PM suspends Cambodia peace pact, captives’ release
PM suspends Cambodia peace pact, captives’ release
Tuesday 11 November 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday (Nov 10) suspended implementation of the Thai-Cambodian peace agreement and planned release of 18 captured Cambodian troops after four Thai soldiers were injured by a landmine while patrolling the border in Si Sa Ket province.
NATO tests war preparedness on eastern flank facing Russia
NATO tests war preparedness on eastern flank facing Russia
Wednesday 5 November 2025 10:46 AM
ROMANIA: On the Mures river in central Romania, French armoured vehicles and Romanian trucks board a motorised floating bridge, part of a large military exercise to showcase NATO’s ability to rapidly increase force levels on its eastern flank facing Russia.
Government ‘committed’ to 4-point Thai-Cambodia peace plan
Government ‘committed’ to 4-point Thai-Cambodia peace plan
Tuesday 4 November 2025 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to a four-point peace framework amid concerns over delays in landmine clearance along the Cambodian border.
Trump says Hamas will be ‘eradicated’ if group breaches Gaza deal
Trump says Hamas will be ‘eradicated’ if group breaches Gaza deal
Tuesday 21 October 2025 09:21 AM
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned Hamas yesterday (Oct 20) that it would be “eradicated” if it breaches the Gaza deal with Israel, but said he would give the Palestinian militant group a chance to honour the truce.
Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after ‘great’ call
Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after ‘great’ call
Friday 17 October 2025 11:46 AM
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he would meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Hungary after a “very productive” call yesterday (Oct 16), and questioned Kyiv’s push for Tomahawk missiles just a day before hosting Ukraine’s leader at the White House.
Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal
Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal
Thursday 16 October 2025 11:27 AM
JERUSALEM: Israel’s defence minister threatened yesterday (Oct 15) to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza.
Thais practise evacuation near Cambodian border
Thais practise evacuation near Cambodian border
Monday 13 October 2025 10:30 AM
SA KAEO: Community leaders in four districts of Sa Kaeo province bordering Cambodia carried out evacuation drills yesterday (Oct 12), while the army said mine clearance in a border village was part of a plan to remove Cambodian settlers encroaching on Thai territory.
Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary as talks held to end Gaza war
Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary as talks held to end Gaza war
Tuesday 7 October 2025 10:05 AM
JERUSALEM: Israel marks the second anniversary of the Oct 7, 2023 attack today, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US proposed peace plan.
National Security Council backs border fences
National Security Council backs border fences
Friday 3 October 2025 01:00 PM
BANGKOK: The National Security Council (NSC) has approved the construction of fences along the Thai-Cambodian border, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced yesterday (Oct 2).

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