“Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding as follows: One, an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect from 24 hours local time, midnight on 28th July 2025, tonight,” Anwar said after mediation talks in Malaysia. Thailand and Cambodia began discussing a ceasefire in their festering border dispute on Monday, as the deadly skirmish dragged […]
Thailand’s government said it was attending talks arranged by Malaysia in its role as chair of the regional ASEAN bloc, while Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said the talks were co-organised by the United States with the participation of China. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said State Department officials were in Malaysia to assist […]
Deadly Clashes Between Thailand and Cambodia Displace Over 130,000 TRAT – At least 30 people have died and more than 130,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in the worst fighting between Thailand and Cambodia in 13 years. The fighting spread to Trat, a Thai coastal province, on Saturday morning, far from the […]
Tensions began rising between the Southeast Asian neighbours in May, following the killing of a Cambodian soldier during a brief exchange of gunfire, and have steadily escalated since, triggering diplomatic spats and now, armed clashes. WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION? Clashes broke out between the two countries early on Thursday along a disputed area abutting […]
Deadly Clashes Erupt at Thailand-Cambodia Border in Emerald Triangle Dispute BANGKOK – Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have escalated dramatically after renewed fighting broke out near the disputed Emerald Triangle, a volatile area where the borders of Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos converge. According to Thai military sources, the confrontation began on Thursday when Cambodian forces […]
Thailand PM Suspended as Court Investigates Ethics Case Thailand’s politics have long been divided between two sides: One side supports the military and the king. The other side supports the Shinawatra family, who some believe are a threat to the country’s traditional system. On the same day that former leader Thaksin Shinawatra appeared in court […]
This new system eliminates the need for applicants to physically visit the embassy, allowing them to apply online instead. Thailand’s rich history, stunning beaches, and vibrant culture have made it a favorite travel destination for tourists from all over the world. Applicants can now submit their applications online, reducing the need for physical documentation and […]
Local media footage showed residents wading through murky, chest-deep water and cars submerged in flooded streets. “Flooding across eight provinces in southern Thailand has affected 553,921 households and claimed nine lives, prompting agencies to mobilize urgent assistance,” the country’s disaster agency said on its official Facebook page. More than 13,000 people had been forced to […]
Scam compounds have mushroomed in Myanmar’s borderlands and are staffed by foreigners who are often trafficked and forced to work, swindling their compatriots in an industry analysts say is worth billions. The group from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, and Russia crossed into Thailand’s Tak province, according to the police chief in the city of Mae […]
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said there were fatalities and offered condolences to the victims’ families. Transport minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said the number of fatalities was not clear but 25 people were unaccounted for after the blaze. “Initial reports said there are 44 on board, 38 students and six teachers. As far as we know now, […]
