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Land bridge a disaster in waiting
Editorial, Published on 22/06/2025
» The Southern Economic Corridor is cataclysm in the making -- set to scar the Andaman Coast and Gulf of Thailand in one sweep. It will disrupt ecosystems, cripple tourism, and erase local livelihoods in exchange for enriching investors. It must be stopped.
Thai soldiers ask singing Cambodians to disperse
Published on 20/06/2025
» Thai soldiers peacefully intervened after a group of Cambodian tourists sang and danced at the Ta Kwai temple in Phanom Dong Rak district of Surin, amid ongoing border tensions, according to the Royal Thai Army.
Cambodian visitor numbers down 48% since border clash
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/06/2025
» The number of Cambodian tourists visiting Thailand has plunged by 48% this month due to border closures, weakening a market that has slowed since last year, though Thai AirAsia reports a strong load factor on flights from Bangkok to Cambodia.
6 marine parks to adopt new e-ticketing system
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/06/2025
» KRABI: The Department of National Parks will launch a new e-ticketing system at six southern marine parks this October to boost transparency, prevent corruption, and improve revenue collection, according to the environment minister.
Refloating of Myanmar vessel to hasten
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/06/2025
» Authorities are expediting efforts to refloat the Myanmar-flagged cargo ship that ran aground on a coral reef within Mu Koh Surin National Park in Phangnga earlier this month, causing significant ecological damage.
Army ramps up border control measures
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Army has imposed tighter border control measures, prohibiting all Thai nationals employed in Cambodian casinos and entertainment venues from leaving the kingdom, effective on Tuesday.
Explosion near Cambodian border rattles Surin villagers
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 16/06/2025
» Residents near the Chong Chom border crossing in Thailand's Surin province were left shaken on Monday morning after a loud explosion occurred on the Cambodian side of the border. The blast was triggered when an excavator struck an unidentified explosive device while clearing land behind a casino.
Cambodia asks International Court of Justice to rule on 4 disputed border areas
Online Reporters, Published on 15/06/2025
» The Cambodian government on Sunday filed a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over four disputed areas on the border with Thailand, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said.
Calls grow for unified border strategy
Published on 14/06/2025
» Thailand’s government needs to adopt a unified communication strategy and a clearer plan for managing the border dispute with Cambodia, a forum in Bangkok heard on Saturday.
Pick of the opposition?
Published on 14/06/2025
» A fresh round of party hopping has begun, with the Klatham Party on the prowl for defectors and the People's Party (PP) claiming to be a primary target.