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Mines strain fragile peace
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/08/2025
» A landmine explosion that caused a Thai soldier to lose his lower right leg while patrolling in a high-risk zone near Ta Kwai temple on Wednesday threatens to derail peace efforts between Thailand and Cambodia.
13-year-old Cambodian at centre of deportation drama
News, Online Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» Thai authorities say they are working to help a 13-year-old Cambodian boy, who has grown up in Surin province, to stay in Thailand after he and his mother were arrested for being in the country illegally.
Commanders sign 11 pacts at border meeting
Published on 27/08/2025
» Thai and Cambodian military leaders signed 11 agreements during a recent Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, pledging to maintain peace, avoid provocations and strengthen cooperation, with a priority placed on landmine clearance and crackdowns on cross-border scams.
Thai troops told to open fire if Cambodian soldiers encroach on Thai soil
News, Online Reporters, Published on 25/08/2025
» Second Army commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang said on Monday he had authorised immediate retaliation by Thai soldiers if Cambodian troops were spotted encroaching on Thai sovereign soil.
Diplomacy via education
News, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2025
» The recent border skirmishes between Thailand and neighbouring Cambodia have aroused fervent nationalism and hateful sentiments in society. While collective angst is understandable, it is alarming to witness our parliamentarians display such zealous attitudes.
Critics blast plan to cut school aid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/08/2025
» A proposal by a Senate education committee to reduce government funding for undocumented Cambodians studying in Thailand has drawn criticism from a fellow senator and human rights advocate, who warns that such a move may violate international humanitarian laws and children's rights.
Checkpoint shut after temple vigil
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 23/06/2025
» The military has closed the border checkpoint in Chong Sai Taku in Buri Ram following an incident involving a group of Cambodian visitors at a temple in Phanom Dong Rak district in Surin on Saturday.
Cambodian troops 'agree to withdraw'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/06/2025
» Cambodian troops have agreed to withdraw from the disputed area and engage in negotiations with their Thai counterparts, following increased pressure from Thailand through the closure of border checkpoints and internet blackouts.
Thailand cuts Cambodia border opening times, bans some crossers
Post Reporters, Published on 08/06/2025
» Thailand is decreasing the amount of time that checkpoints on the Cambodia border are open, as well as banning the crossing of some people and trucks.
Thai army dismisses reports about border closure
Online Reporters, Published on 31/05/2025
» The Royal Thai Army has dismissed reports that Thailand was preparing to close 16 border checkpoints with Cambodia, saying such a plan would only be adopted if security risks escalates, particularly involving long-range weaponry.