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Hun Manet's high-stakes scam pledge
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/03/2026
» With international criticism mounting, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has launched a major effort to repair Cambodia's reputation, promising that all online scam centres in the country will be eliminated by next month.
Meta shuts over150k scam profiles
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/03/2026
» A joint operation between the Royal Thai Police (RTP), the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Meta resulted in the arrest of 21 people and the shutdown of over 150,000 accounts linked to scam operations.
Russian envoy praises Thai neutrality
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thailand has maintained a longstanding stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reflecting its balanced approach to international relations and the historical ties it shares with both nations, says Evgeny Tomikhin, the Russian ambassador to Thailand.
French cultural awards held for first time in Thailand
News, Published on 06/03/2026
» The Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français Association, with support from the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, held the Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français 2026 ceremony at Alliance Française Bangkok on Wednesday, marking the first time the awards have been presented outside France.
DSI seeks charges over drug precursors
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has forwarded a major narcotics-related case to public prosecutors, seeking charges against suspects linked to the possession of 800 tonnes of chemical precursors allegedly capable of producing up to 1 billion methamphetamine pills.
Keeping Asia's growth engine on track
News, Thomas Noto Suoneto & Genevieve Donnellon-May, Published on 28/02/2026
» Asia stands at a decisive crossroads. The region remains the world's most powerful growth engine, with many Asean economies expanding above 5% and Asia-wide growth projected to exceed 4% in 2026 -- well above the global average of roughly 3.1%. Strong domestic demand, rising middle classes, and rapid technological adoption continue to propel the region forward, cementing its role as the central driver of global economic growth.
FM rebuts Cambodian claims
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/02/2026
» Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Tuesday rejected accusations from his Cambodian counterpart about border tensions during the High-Level Segment of the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Borders, scams and stalled trust
News, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Published on 26/02/2026
» Over 10 years ago, I had the privilege of serving as president of the Human Rights Council during a pivotal moment of institutional review. I still recall our retreat in Bangkok, where we gathered for frank and candid conversations. We did not resolve every issue then.
Buddhist principles urged to ease tensions
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 25/02/2026
» Amid renewed Thai–Cambodian tensions, scholars and civic leaders have called for the application of Buddhist principles to ease divisions, urging both societies to draw on their shared spiritual heritage as a foundation for dialogue and reconciliation.
Ignored security concerns fuel Ukraine conflict
News, Evgeny Tomikhin, Published on 21/02/2026
» Difficult negotiations on how to settle the conflict in and around Ukraine are continuing in Geneva, Switzerland, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. While the conditions of a long-term settlement are under discussion, it is timely to revisit a question that remains central for the international community: why, despite repeated declarations of commitment to peace, has the conflict yet to be resolved?