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Illegal mining linked to downstream pollution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/08/2025
» Unregulated mining in rebel-held areas of Myanmar has emerged as a growing concern for Thailand and other neighbouring countries, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated practice of "water diplomacy" to mitigate the environmental impact on millions of downstream residents.
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.
Thai army says new landmine caused latest blast
Online Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) said on Thursday that it had obtained clear evidence that a newly laid landmine was responsible for the latest blast that severely injured a Thai soldier along the Thai-Cambodian border in Surin province.
Central bank sees Thai growth slowing next year
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand expects the country’s economic growth to fall below its potential next year, weighed down by sluggishness in several sectors.
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.
Foreign Affairs Minister takes mine saga to Geneva
News, Published on 25/08/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa will travel to Geneva this week to engage in talks with key international stakeholders on landmine-related issues involving Cambodia.
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.
Cambodian soldiers spotted planting landmine inside Thai territory
Online Reporters, Published on 23/08/2025
» Thailand's Second Army Region has alleged that Cambodian soldiers illegally crossed into Thai territory in Surin province and planted a PMN-2 anti-personnel landmine, violating both international agreements and the bilateral ceasefire.
Sides agree to team up against landmines, call-centre scams
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/08/2025
» Thailand and Cambodia agreed to cooperate on landmine clearance, joint action against cross-border call-centre scams and the establishment of smaller coordination groups to resolve border issues at the recently held Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting.