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Thai army announces right to self-defence
Thai army announces right to self-defence
Wednesday 13 August 2025 10:36 AM
SA KAEO: The Royal Thai Army has protested against the latest explosion of a Cambodian landmine in a border area of Thailand’s Surin province yesterday morning (Aug 12) and says it may exercise its right to self-defence.
Landmine claims another Thai soldier’s leg
Landmine claims another Thai soldier’s leg
Tuesday 12 August 2025 12:37 PM
PHANOM DONG RAK: A landmine exploded and blew off a paramilitary ranger’s leg during a border patrol near an ancient temple site in Surin province this morning (Aug 12).
Thailand promises better tourist safety after Malaysian pair torched
Thailand promises better tourist safety after Malaysian pair torched
Tuesday 12 August 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has promised improved safety measures in areas popular with tourists after two Malaysians were set on fire in a random attack by an unemployed man in downtown Bangkok.
Thai-Cambodia border areas, communities still unsafe, says army
Thai-Cambodia border areas, communities still unsafe, says army
Monday 11 August 2025 09:05 AM
SA KAEO: The presence of numerous Cambodian rockets and landmines means that Thai border communities and frontiers are still unsafe for civilians and military personnel, according to the Royal Thai Army.
Thai life insurance posts sturdy growth
Thai life insurance posts sturdy growth
Saturday 9 August 2025 01:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) forecasts steady growth for the industry in the second half of the year, driven by resilient consumer demand and long-term demographic trends.
Thais eye next GBC talks
Thais eye next GBC talks
Saturday 9 August 2025 12:43 PM
BANGKOK: Thailand is set to table proposals on landmine clearance and combating transnational crime at the forthcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, which is expected to take place within the next month, according to Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit.
Rivals to honour truce deal
Rivals to honour truce deal
Friday 8 August 2025 09:29 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to uphold the ceasefire and maintain current troop positions along their shared border, according to Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit yesterday (Aug 7).
Thai troops will stay at border, says army
Thai troops will stay at border, says army
Thursday 7 August 2025 09:37 AM
BANGKOK: Thai troops will not be withdrawn from 11 key sites along the border with Cambodia, regardless of the outcome of key talks today (Aug 7) to de-escalate border tensions, says the commander of the 2nd Army Region.
WHO supports Thailand’s e-cigarette crackdown
WHO supports Thailand’s e-cigarette crackdown
Wednesday 6 August 2025 12:30 PM
BANGKOK: The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed support for Thailand’s continued ban on the import and sale of e-cigarettes, while the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has pledged a “denormalisation effort” to reduce the prevalence of vaping among young people.
Poker becomes legal for tournaments
Poker becomes legal for tournaments
Wednesday 6 August 2025 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has officially signed an order legalising poker games for money under controlled conditions, with the aim of paving the way for international-level tournaments to be held in the country.
Thailand taking legal action against Cambodia for attack damage
Thailand taking legal action against Cambodia for attack damage
Wednesday 6 August 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has ordered officials to press criminal and civil lawsuits locally and internationally against Cambodia for the damage caused by its attacks on Thailand.
PM ‘has no plan’ to quit before ruling
PM ‘has no plan’ to quit before ruling
Tuesday 5 August 2025 08:54 AM
BANGKOK: Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has rejected reports which suggest the premier would resign before the Constitutional Court issues a ruling on the leaked recording of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Scholarships offered to families of fallen Thai soldiers
Scholarships offered to families of fallen Thai soldiers
Monday 4 August 2025 03:04 PM
BANGKOK: Thai universities and schools have offered full scholarships to the families of Thai soldiers who died or were wounded during the five days of fighting between Thailand and Cambodia.
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.
Govt requests no observers at GBC meet
Govt requests no observers at GBC meet
Saturday 2 August 2025 11:48 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand has turned down Cambodia's request to include international observers at the upcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, insisting it remains a bilateral affair.
Thai army eyes control of Ta Kwai
Thai army eyes control of Ta Kwai
Friday 1 August 2025 09:31 AM
SURIN: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has admitted that Thai troops have not yet gained complete control over the disputed Ta Kwai temple area in Surin province near the Cambodian border.
Cambodian reinforcement efforts continuing, says Thai army
Cambodian reinforcement efforts continuing, says Thai army
Thursday 31 July 2025 01:44 PM
BANGKOK: Cambodia is continuing to reinforce its troops along the border with Thailand and suspicious drones are spying on Thai military units in border provinces, according to the 2nd Army Region.
Nine die in Suphan Buri fireworks inferno
Nine die in Suphan Buri fireworks inferno
Thursday 31 July 2025 09:30 AM
SUPHAN BURI: A fireworks explosion killed nine people and injured another in Muang district late yesterday morning (July 30).
‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problem
‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problem
Wednesday 30 July 2025 11:30 AM
CHIANG MAI: Behind a car repair business on a nondescript Thai street are the cherished pets of a rising TikTok animal influencer: two lions and a 200-kilogramme lion-tiger hybrid called “Big George.”
Protests lodged as pact broken
Protests lodged as pact broken
Wednesday 30 July 2025 09:50 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand lodged diplomatic protests against Cambodia yesterday (July 29) for violating their ceasefire agreement, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.

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