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Army rejects Cambodia’s version of Sa Kaeo incident
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 27/08/2025
» The Royal Thai Army has rejected claims by Cambodia regarding a recent border incident in Sa Kaeo province, accusing Phnom Penh of distorting facts and violating Thailand’s sovereignty.
Sa Kaeo governor pledges to reclaim Ban Nong Chan bordering Cambodia
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/08/2025
» Sa Kaeo governor Parinya Phothisat has pledged to reclaim all land at Ban Nong Chan in Khok Sung district that has long been encroached upon by Cambodian nationals, stressing that the area is indisputably Thai territory. He also promised to accelerate the issuance of land title deeds for eligible residents.
Thailand 'will not annul key MoUs' with Cambodia
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has publicly affirmed that the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU 2000) with Cambodia remains the cornerstone of bilateral boundary demarcation, as pressure builds in parliament and from opposition figures for its revocation.
House needs say on MoUs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/08/2025
» The abrupt adjournment of the House of Representatives on Aug 21 is simply disgraceful. At stake was a motion of urgent national importance: the memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed with Cambodia in 2000 and 2001.
No agreement on barbed wire fence removal
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 24/08/2025
» The First Army Region on Saturday clarified that a proposal to remove barbed wire and other obstructions along the Thai-Cambodia border was not part of a mutual agreement reached during a recent special Regional Border Committee (RBC) session.
Chaiya 'sorry' for closing debate early
Published on 24/08/2025
» First Deputy House Speaker Chaiya Promma has apologised for ordering a "premature adjournment" of the parliamentary debate last week on whether two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) related to the border conflict with Cambodia should be revoked.
Govt taciturn on MoU revocation
Published on 23/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has declined to state the government's position on the proposed cancellation of the 2000 and 2001 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU 43 and 44), saying the matter should be deliberated in parliament.
Bhumjaithai urges end to key Thai-Cambodia MoUs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) issued a statement urging all political parties to support the cancellation of the 2000 and 2001 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Thailand and Cambodia, citing repeated violations of them and rising tensions along the border.
Diplomacy vs daggers drawn
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 09/08/2025
» For over a century, tensions with Cambodia have flared intermittently and have often been left unresolved due to Thailand's traditionally non-assertive approach, which has prioritised peacekeeping and conflict avoidance over direct engagement.
Cambodia denies involvement in landmine blast injuring Thai soldiers
Online Reporters, Published on 19/07/2025
» The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has firmly denied claims made in Thai media reports alleging that Cambodian forces were responsible for planting landmines that injured three Thai soldiers earlier this week.