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Thai-Cambodian feud is Asean's worst
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 15/08/2025
» The border dispute and consequent military conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in recent weeks have become Asean's worst crisis in its 58 years of existence. Ironically, it was an intra-regional war between Indonesia and Malaysia that gave rise to Asean in 1967, but now an intra-Asean military clash is undermining the Southeast Asian organisation's core reason for being and its main claim to credibility and prominence. Unless Asean, under Malaysia as its rotational chair this year, moves fast to contain the bilateral dispute and reinforce a delicate ceasefire agreement, Southeast Asia will be looked upon increasingly as a region and less as an organisation of member states.
Thailand denies plan to seize temple
Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» The Royal Thai Army has denied an allegation made by Cambodia that Thailand was preparing military action to seize the Ta Kwai temple, which lies on the disputed border between the two countries.
Thai army: Cambodia insincere about peace, still planting mines
Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» The Thai army will continue to detain 18 captured Cambodian soldiers as long as Phnom Penh continues to break the agreed-on bilateral ceasefire and to use landmines, spokesman Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree said on Monday.
Khao Kradong row claims new victims
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 11/08/2025
» The Land Department has been given seven days to explain the Khao Kradong land issue. The timeline seems rather short for a land controversy which has bubbled away for decades.
Israel cabinet approves plan to seize Gaza City
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/08/2025
» JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured cabinet approval on Friday for a military takeover of Gaza City, which he described as part of a final push to topple Hamas after 22 months of fighting and recover its last 50 hostages, dead or alive.
Sub deal raises questions
News, Published on 08/08/2025
» Of course, the armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand at the border reminds us about the sacrifices soldiers make. Of course, we know that the country needs a stronger army, and that a strong army needs better weapons and equipment -- not to mention decent welfare and treatment.
Army denies Thai troops ordered to retreat from disputed temple
Online Reporters, Published on 03/08/2025
» The Royal Thai Army has dismissed social media claims that troops were ordered to retreat after capturing the disputed Ta Kwai temple site in Surin province and nearby strategic Hill 350 during clashes with Cambodia earlier this week.
Rally repeats calls for PM Paetongtarn to resign
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/08/2025
» Supporters of the United Front to Defend Thai Sovereignty rallied at Victory Monument on Saturday to call for suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to resign immediately.
A glaring hole in security
Published on 02/08/2025
» With border tensions still simmering, the absence of a proper defence minister has strategic symbolic implications v The conflict with Cambodia looks increasingly likely to be very costly to Pheu Thai and the Shinawatra clan.
Thai army reaffirms commitment to sovereignty, international law amid Cambodia conflict
Published on 01/08/2025
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to defending national sovereignty and upholding international law amid rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border.