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OPINION

China military purge exposes Xi's unease

News, John J Metzler, Published on 14/02/2026

» Strange and mysterious events are transpiring inside the walls of Beijing's Forbidden City. In the massive nearby government compound Zhongnanhai there's a clear unease as Communist Party Chief and military supremo Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, has shuffled the political cards in the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), by purging his two top generals.

OPINION

EC needs to do better

News, Published on 10/02/2026

» The election on Sunday has finally ended, albeit with mixed reactions. Despite the polling process going relatively smoothly and a clear winner emerging by the end of the day, the ham-fisted actions of the Election Commission (EC) risk bungling the vote-counting process.

OPINION

Thailand reconsiders its foreign policy

News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 10/02/2026

» Thai foreign policy was elevated to a high priority on the policy platforms of many political parties during Sunday's general election. The stakes have risen enormously due to growing public interest following the conflict with Cambodia.

THAILAND

Trenches found near Trat border

News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2026

» Cambodian troops have dug new trenches at three locations near the border in Trat province, according to a source close to the navy.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

All is quiet on Cambodia border front

News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/01/2026

» No exchanges of heavy weapons or direct confrontations were reported between Monday and yesterday morning, despite the expiry of a 72-hour ceasefire, says the Second Army Region.

OPINION

Peace on Earth? Democracy everywhere?

News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 29/12/2025

» Democracy is in retreat or at least on the defensive almost everywhere, while wars are getting bigger and more frequent. The trend lines are frighteningly bad.

THAILAND

Border operations 'strictly defensive'

News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025

» The military has reiterated that its operations along the Thai–Cambodian border are strictly defensive, with no intention of occupying territory or destroying the opposing state.

THAILAND

Improvised explosives found in border area

News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 22/12/2025

» The 2nd Army Area on Sunday announced the seizure of an improvised explosive device (IED) found in a military area along the Thai-Cambodian border.

THAILAND

Air force jets strike Poipet

News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/12/2025

» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has stepped up air operations along the Thai-Cambodian border, insisting the response is defensive and proportionate.