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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.
US slaps sanctions on four ICC judges over Israel, US cases
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court including over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as it ramped up pressure to neuter the court of last resort.
Thai air force to buy 12 Gripen fighter jets for B60bn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its decision to purchase 12 Saab Gripen E and F fighter jets from Sweden, in a procurement project worth 60 billion baht, with the first delivery expected by 2029.
Thai army launches online drive
News, Published on 06/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Army has called on the public to show moral support for military personnel by joining an online campaign under the Thai-language hashtag "Thai ni rak sangob" (Thailand values peace) "tae thung rob mai khlad" (yet will not shy away from conflict when duty calls).
Cambodia won’t discuss disputed areas in border talks
Published on 05/06/2025
» Thai Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has called a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on Friday to discuss the border dispute with Cambodia, which has signalled a hardening of its position.
Thai govt set on protecting sovereignty in border dispute with Cambodia
Online Reporters, Published on 04/06/2025
» The Thai government announced on Wednesday morning that it is doing its best to protect national sovereignty in the territorial dispute with Cambodia and plans to solve the issue peacefully through bilateral mechanisms.
Border war 'a last resort'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/06/2025
» War should be left as a last resort in Thailand's continuing border dispute with neighbouring Cambodia, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday, reaffirming the country's determination to resolve the conflict by peaceful means.
Chasing 'sovereignty partnerships'
Oped, Published on 04/06/2025
» In 2018, French President Emmanuel Macron laid the foundations for France's strategy for the Indo-Pacific, a region that is becoming the new centre of gravity of the global economy but is also experiencing growing tensions and increased competition between major powers. As a resident nation in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans through its overseas territories and communities, France has a direct stake in the region's stability and development. In this context, France wants to act as a stabilising force and to promote effective multilateralism based on the rule of law, inclusivity and respect for sovereignty.
Cambodia border stays open for now
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Thai government has specifically asked the military not to close crossings with Cambodia in order to send a message to its counterpart over the border that it's business as usual, in response to vows that a complaint would soon be filed with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over disputed areas.
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.