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Little faith in politicians
Published on 06/09/2025
» National security is now on the election agenda for political parties at a time when public trust in them has nosedived v The PP backing Bhumjaithai's bid to form a new government does not bode well for Pheu Thai, observers say.
Govt clarifies border fence purpose
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/09/2025
» Caretaker Deputy Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has emphasised that the proposed security fence at Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province is intended solely as a protective measure and must not be misconstrued as a demarcation of the Thai-Cambodian border.
A border fence too far
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/09/2025
» The territorial conflict over Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province may compel some officials to opt for permanent fences along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Thailand picks area for first barbed wire fence with Cambodia
Online Reporters, Published on 29/08/2025
» Thailand will erect its first section of a barbed wire fence with Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province after receiving approval from the National Security Council (NSC), the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) spokesman announced on Friday.
Thai-Cambodian border wall 'needs clear demarcation'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/08/2025
» A permanent wall along the Thai-Cambodian border can only be built once both countries' territorial boundaries are clearly demarcated, acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said yesterday.
Anutin and Prawit meet on eve of PM’s D-Day
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/08/2025
» Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, a prime ministerial candidate, had lunch and talked politics on Thursday with Palang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon on the eve of a court ruling on the ethics of suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Wire breach stirs tensions at border
Published on 26/08/2025
» Thai authorities are considering criminal prosecution following a border incident in which a group of Cambodian nationals reportedly dismantled sections of barbed wire fencing in the Nong Chan area of Sa Kaeo province on Monday.
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.
Deeper Dive podcast: Roots of Thai-Cambodian border conflict
Published on 24/08/2025
» The long-simmering conflict between Thailand and Cambodia over the demarcation of their 817km border has exploded in 2025, with batteries of air strikes and heavy artillery that have killed more than 40 people and displaced hundreds of thousands.