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Thailand ready to scrap sea-boundary deal with Cambodia
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/02/2026
» The cabinet has been instructed to start preparing to void a 25-year-old memorandum of understanding (MoU) used by Thailand and Cambodia as a framework to settle their overlapping maritime boundaries.
The aggressor vs the victim
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/12/2025
» With the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia showing no sign of letting up, defence officials and security analysts are pointing to a new battlefield that extends far beyond artillery and airstrikes: the war of information.
Afternoon alcohol ban under review
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/11/2025
» Thai authorities will discuss lifting the ban on afternoon alcohol sales after facing heavy criticism from businesses and the public, Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum said on Wednesday.
Govt issues fake temple news alert
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/08/2025
» The government has warned against circulating false information online after a claim was made that the Fine Arts Department has authorised the demolition of ancient temples or historical sites near the Thai-Cambodian border for military purposes.
Restoring people's faith battered by bad monks
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/07/2025
» The monastic order is reeling under public scrutiny after police uncovered a far-reaching scandal involving at least 13 monks, many of whom were former abbots or assistant abbots of well-known temples.
'Buddhist Bank' mooted to rein in fraud
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/07/2025
» Suchart Tancharoen, the minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, has proposed a bold initiative to establish a "Buddhist Bank" to manage temple assets and address a growing crisis of faith caused by financial mismanagement and misconduct in the monastic community.
Premier opts for forgiveness
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has responded with a message of forgiveness following provocative remarks made by Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen during a livestream amid recent tensions between the two nations.
Thai minister clarifies rules for closing disputed temple
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/06/2025
» Local military commanders can recommend the closure of Ta Muean Thom temple in Surin province should the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border deteriorate further, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday.
Chousak eyes action over temple fraud
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/05/2025
» Prime Minister's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil has told the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to work with the Thai Sangha Supreme Council to prevent fraud at other temples following the financial scandal involving a former abbot at Wat Rai Khing.
Savannakhet pitches ‘pilgrimages’ to Thais
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2025
» Savannakhet province in Laos is touting pilgrimage tourism targeting Thai travellers who want to pay respects to the three Buddha relics in both countries.