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Special report: Cambodia buys time with talk
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/03/2026
» The Thai–Cambodian border issue has long been marked by fragility and complexity, rooted in unresolved demarcation issues that cast a shadow over bilateral ties.
PM2.5 haze surges nationwide, govt pushes tighter controls
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/01/2026
» PM2.5 fine dust pollution has surged this week nationwide, prompting the government to call for stricter controls and work-from-home arrangements.
Rising to the AI challenge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/01/2026
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping nearly every sector of society -- from state agencies and private businesses to independent organisations, education and the media. Yet despite AI's growing presence, Thailand remains largely a technology taker rather than a technology maker, relying heavily on foreign platforms and expertise.
Tensions cool on border
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/01/2026
» Major powers, diplomatic missions and humanitarian organisations have commended Thailand for freeing 18 Cambodian soldiers and reinforcing momentum behind the fragile ceasefire between the two countries.
Government denies flood response delays
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/11/2025
» The government has rejected accusations of mismanagement and delays in responding to severe flooding in southern Thailand, insisting that evacuation advisories were issued in advance and many residents chose not to leave.
Thailand severs defence contacts with Cambodia over landmine blast
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/11/2025
» Thailand has closed all defence channels used to contact Cambodia in the wake of the latest border landmine explosion, which injured four soldiers, Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit said on Tuesday.
Finance minister outlines ‘Five Pillars’ strategy
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/10/2025
» The government is moving ahead with its “Five Pillars of the Economy” initiative, combining short-term economic stimulus with long-term structural reforms aimed at improving competitiveness, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Thai Air Force poised to evacuate Thais from Israel, Iran
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force is on standby with aircraft ready for the evacuation of Thai citizens from the conflict zones in the Middle East, pending coordination and confirmation from the field, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
'Give diplomacy a chance'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has confirmed that she personally held direct talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and his father, Senate President and former premier Hun Sen, securing in the process a shared commitment to a peaceful resolution of the two sides' brewing border dispute through dialogue.
Military to take lead at border
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said the military has been tasked with making on-the-ground decisions, focusing on careful situational assessments amid rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border.