Showing 1 - 10 of 1,038
Phumtham says no cabinet deals
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/06/2025
» Defence Minister and Pheu Thai heavyweight Phumtham Wechayachai insisted there was no deal involving cabinet positions when Pheu Thai and the Bhumjaithai Party formed a coalition government.
Troop withdrawals avoided escalation, says Hun Sen
Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand and Cambodia have avoided large-scale clashes by withdrawing troops from the contested border area, according to former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sun.
Thai govt at risk of looking weak in border dispute
Published on 08/06/2025
» The escalation of border tensions with Cambodia has brought into focus Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's perceived lack of leadership, while the government's muted response to the border situation may put Thailand at a disadvantage, analysts say.
Thai army takes control of border checkpoints
News, Published on 07/06/2025
» Thailand’s army said on Saturday that it would take control of the opening and closing of all checkpoints on the border with Cambodia as tensions simmer following a deadly clash a week ago.
Phumtham dismisses concerns over possible coup
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/06/2025
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed concerns about a possible coup in light of growing public criticism of the government's handling of the Thai-Cambodian border tensions.
Military to take lead at border
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said the military has been tasked with making on-the-ground decisions, focusing on careful situational assessments amid rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Thailand needs a geostrategic rebalance
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/06/2025
» With two military coups and multiple judicial interventions that combined to subvert election results and weaken democratic institutions over the past two decades, it is unsurprising that Thailand's geostrategic position has leaned increasingly towards China. Naturally, the more Thailand becomes autocratic, the more it will be estranged from established democracies in Europe and North America, as well as Japan and South Korea, with nowhere to turn but to Beijing. But this China orientation is a geostrategic mistake at this time. Thailand should correct its course until clearer signs emerge as to which side of the superpower struggle will come out on top.
Thailand rejects the International Court of Justice's jurisdiction
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/06/2025
» Thailand does not recognise the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the land dispute with neighbouring Cambodia.
Cambodia won’t discuss disputed areas in border talks
Published on 05/06/2025
» Thai Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has called a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on Friday to discuss the border dispute with Cambodia, which has signalled a hardening of its position.
Coalition reshuffle edging closer
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has confirmed she is considering a cabinet reshuffle but emphasised that any changes would be discussed with coalition partners.