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Release of POWs tied to Cambodian compliance
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/11/2025
» Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit yesterday dismissed reports that Thailand would release 18 Cambodian prisoners of war today, stating that any release depends on Cambodia meeting two out of four conditions in a bilateral peace framework.
PM's Office to explain Cambodia MoUs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/10/2025
» Prime Minister's Office Minister Paradorn Prissanananthakul has pledged to hold public forums on the two contentious Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) 43 and 44 with Cambodia, stating that the people deserve a clear understanding of the bilateral accords.
Govt clarifies border fence purpose
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/09/2025
» Caretaker Deputy Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has emphasised that the proposed security fence at Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province is intended solely as a protective measure and must not be misconstrued as a demarcation of the Thai-Cambodian border.
16km border fence with Cambodia approved
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/09/2025
» The Ad Hoc Centre for the Thailand-Cambodia Border Situation (AHC) has approved plans to build a 16-kilometre fence along the disputed border, connecting Baan Nong Chan with Baan Nong Ya Kaew in Sa Kaeo province.
Phumtham orders action on drone threat
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has instructed the Ad Hoc Centre for the Thailand–Cambodia Border Situation to develop measures to address the rising threat of unauthorised drone activity, as tensions persist along the Thai-Cambodian frontier.
Cabinet permits changes to sub deal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved amendments to the long-delayed Chinese procurement submarine project, including a switch from German-made engines to Chinese-made ones and a 1,217-day extension to the construction timeline.
Acting PM tightlipped on fighter jet, submarine decisions
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday refused to elaborate on the cabinet’s reported decisions on additional Gripen fighter jet procurement and a new submarine engine, saying it was classified information.
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.
Betting on Thailand's casino bill
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/07/2025
» The Pheu Thai-led government is again under pressure to put on hold the controversial entertainment complex bill after Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat indicated the bill needs to be reviewed by the newly formed cabinet before proceeding with it further.
Senate probe 'in line with law'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/05/2025
» Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Pol Maj Yutthana Praedam has shrugged off a petition by 22 senators calling on the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to suspend him from a probe into alleged collusion in the Senate election, insisting the investigation is lawful.