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Thai military prepared for 'high-level operation' if Cambodia border row escalates
Reuters, Published on 06/06/2025
» Thailand's military said it is ready to launch a "high-level operation" to counter any violation of its sovereignty, in the strongest words yet in a simmering border dispute with Cambodia that re-erupted with a deadly clash last week.
Mixed signals at border
News, Editorial, Published on 03/06/2025
» The skirmishes between Thai and Cambodian troops in Chong Bok district, Ubon Ratchathani, risk turning into a full-blown conflict, after a recent clash resulted in the death of a Cambodian soldier.
Cambodia 'spurred on by indecision'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/06/2025
» Cambodia has seized on Thailand's weakened security posture to roll out an aggressive three-pronged border strategy, putting the Thai defence establishment under growing strain, an international relations expert says.
Army 'ready' but Thailand seeks peaceful solution on Cambodian border
Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2025
» The Thai army has confirmed it is prepared for any possible border eventuality with Cambodia while the foreign affairs minister emphasised that a peaceful solution is possible.
Social media and Thai-Cambodian ties
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 27/05/2025
» After two full days of intense discussions, senior Cambodian officials, journalists, and Phnom Penh-based Thai diplomats and representatives of the private sector, unanimously agreed on the pivotal role of social media -- it can either promote peace or instigate war.
Thamanat aiming to push Bhumjaithai out of coalition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/05/2025
» The latest “cobra” incident — involving a politician defecting to the Klatham Party — demonstrates Capt Thamanat Prompow’s fervent attempts to make his party an alternative choice for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.
Nervous times in England as lower division clubs battle for glory
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/04/2025
» As the English football season approaches the business end there are some terrific skirmishes going on in the lower divisions of the Football League. Much depends on how the players can adapt to the pressure of striving for promotion or fighting relegation. It is grassroots football at its best.
Over 500 Myanmar refugees fleeing clashes enter Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 01/03/2025
» New clashes between the Myanmar government and the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) have triggered an exodus while endangering nationals on the Thai side, say security officials.
Border disputes need a smarter path
News, Published on 27/02/2025
» Though I live in Washington, DC, I generally spend some time each year in Thailand. When I visited recently, I was interested in noting the renewed controversy around the MOU 44 with Cambodia concerning Koh Kut and the overlapping claims area. While there are obvious parallels with the Preah Vihear conflict, using the dispute surrounding the celebrated temple complex as a guide for an effective resolution in Koh Kut will prove unsatisfactory for all parties.
Pakistan army told to ‘shoot on sight’ as protests turn deadly
Published on 26/11/2024
» Pakistan’s army has been ordered by the government to “shoot on sight” after violent clashes between the police and demonstrators killed four soldiers and at least one protester, according to reports.