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Warfare steps up notch
MONGKOL BANGPRAPA and PORAMET TANGSATHAPORN, Published on 04/01/2026
» Gunfire fell silent at midday on Dec 27 along the Thai-Cambodian border, marking an uneasy pause in hostilities that had raged since Dec 7. Yet the ceasefire, agreed only after heavy casualties and economic disruption, has not removed the tensions that pushed both nations into their largest clash in decades.
Three-way meeting produces 'positive results'
Aekarach Sattaburuth and Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/12/2025
» Tripartite talks between Thailand, China and Cambodia produced the expected outcomes and marked progress towards resolving the Thai–Cambodian border dispute, says Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Relations 'on track' to deepen
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/12/2025
» Thailand and Mexico are on track to strengthen their relationship as they cement the success of their five-decade-old ties, says an official with Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
US, China try to ease tensions
News, Aekaach Sattaburuth and Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/12/2025
» China and the United States have made near-simultaneous diplomatic moves to help ease tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, as clashes continue along the border and Thai military operations extend beyond the immediate frontier.
Up to 7,000 citizens stranded in Poipet after border about-face
News, PORAMET TANGSATHAPORN and JAKKRIT WAEWKLAYHONG, Published on 14/12/2025
» Thailand says Cambodia is violating international human rights law by preventing up to 7,000 Thai nationals in the Poipet border town from returning home despite a prior commitment to reopen the border.
Opium crops in Myanmar expand to 10-year high
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/12/2025
» Myanmar's opium cultivation reached a 10-year peak with "renewed cultivation risk" along the Thailand border, says the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report launched early this month.
Provinces gain Unesco 'learning city' status
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/12/2025
» Rayong, Satun and Tak provinces have been admitted to Unesco's Global Network of Learning Cities, joining a growing group committed to promoting lifelong learning across age groups.
Thailand thanks international partners for flood aid
Poramet Tangsathaporn , Published on 04/12/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed gratitude to nations and international organisations that are helping Thailand respond to the severe flooding across its southern provinces, noting that more partners have signalled their readiness to assist the kingdom.
PM wary of US tariff hike
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/11/2025
» Thailand would seek alternative trading partners should the United States impose stronger tariff measures, following the country's suspension of the US-backed peace agreement with Cambodia, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
Thai military has green light ‘to protect sovereignty’
Mongkol Bangprapa and Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/11/2025
» The Thai government has authorised full military operations as needed to defend national sovereignty after halting all activity related to a US-backed peace accord with Cambodia, following a new landmine blast that injured four Thai soldiers.