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Conflict undermines cooperation
Oped, Published on 05/08/2025
» The long-standing border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has again escalated to actual conflict. Dozens of people have been killed, more have been injured, and more than 170,000 people have had to flee their homes. Cross-border trade and tourism are on hold. As I write this piece, a fragile ceasefire is still in place, but we need more than this; we need an end to hostilities between the two countries.
Japan on alert as tsunami advisories remain in place after 8.8 magnitude quake
Published on 31/07/2025
» Residents and visitors in Japan were advised to remain on alert on Thursday after tsunami waves triggered by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula reached the Pacific coast the previous day.
Thai army rangers rescued after 6 days cut off in jungle
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 31/07/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Nineteen army rangers on a reconnaissance mission spent six days cut off in deep jungle before being successfully rescued, the Royal Thai Army has revealed.
Tsunami warning has limited impact on travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/07/2025
» Outbound tourism operators noticed only a short-term impact from a tsunami warning on travel sentiment as groups have yet to cancel their trips, according to the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
Mae Sot flooded again after persistent rain
News, Online Reporters, Published on 30/07/2025
» Mae Sot district in Tak province was flooded for the second time this month on Wednesday as the rain-swollen Moei River overflowed into riverside communities and, once again, Rim Moei market.
Some evacuees return home amidst fragile border truce
News, Published on 30/07/2025
» Some Thai evacuees returned to their homes near the Cambodian border on Wednesday despite the fragility of the agreed truce, worried about their property and needing to make a living
Thailand accuses Cambodia of 'flagrant violation' of truce
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» BANGKOK - Thailand accused Cambodia on Wednesday of a "flagrant violation" of a truce deal to end cross-border fighting, saying Cambodian troops launched an overnight attack on the frontier.
Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» TOKYO - Tsunamis hit parts of Russia's Far East and Japan on Wednesday after a huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake, with warnings in place around the Pacific of waves of over three metres (10 feet) in places.
Heavy rain leaves 30 dead in Chinese capital
AFP, Published on 29/07/2025
» BEIJING — Heavy rain in the Chinese capital Beijing has killed 30 people and prompted authorities to evacuate 80,000, state media said Tuesday.
Four killed in landslide as heavy rain drenches northern China
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» MIYUN, China - Torrential rain soaking northern China triggered a deadly landslide, burst riverbanks and washed away cars on Monday, with thousands of people forced to evacuate the days-long deluge.