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From conflict to shared prosperity
News, David Jay Green, Published on 10/02/2026
» The news from the front line, the border between Cambodia and Thailand, has a depressing familiarity. Another ceasefire is agreed upon, but it is accompanied by hostile statements from officials of both governments, and, in the past, such statements have led to aggressive action by one or both military forces. This opens the door to armed combat. People are killed or injured, property and infrastructure damaged, and people's livelihoods disrupted. We need to break this cycle; we need real peace.
Work on Prasat Ta Kwai to take 'about two years'
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 09/02/2026
» Prasat Ta Kwai, a 12th-century temple located in Surin's Phanom Dong Rak district, sustained serious damage when clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces erupted along the border last year.
Green energy's unseen toll on our river systems
News, Arisara Lekkham, Published on 13/01/2026
» At global climate forums, the clean energy transition is framed as progress --necessary, urgent, and inevitable. Governments reaffirm commitments to move away from fossil fuels and accelerate renewable energy, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure. From a distance, the pathway to a greener future appears orderly and hopeful. From where I stand in Chiang Rai, it feels far less balanced.
TMAC condemns Cambodia mine use
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/12/2025
» The Thailand Mine Action Centre (TMAC) has condemned what it described as repeated violations by Cambodia of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, also known as the Ottawa Convention, following another landmine incident on Monday that seriously injured a Thai soldier along the Thai–Cambodian border.
Army denies Cambodian cluster munitions claims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» The army has rejected Cambodia's claims about cluster munitions, stating its weapons only target military objectives.
Thai forces press on at Hill 350
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 20/12/2025
» Thailand has intensified operations around Hill 350 near Prasat Ta Kwai in Surin, the fiercest flashpoint in the border clashes with Cambodia.
Two hurt in border shoot-out
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/12/2025
» Residents living near the border in Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani are being urged to evacuate to shelters in the wake of a new clash between Thai and Cambodian troops in Si Sa Ket's Kantharalak district Sunday afternoon, which injured two soldiers.
No landmine compromises
News, Editorial, Published on 06/12/2025
» On the face of it, the Thai-Cambodian border situation has been quiet, though far from stable, as both countries prepare for a war of words at a United Nations forum in Geneva.
FM to raise border mine concerns
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2025
» Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is in Geneva this week for the 22nd Meeting of States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
Toxic threat sweeps all before it
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/12/2025
» CHIANG MAI: The mountainous landscapes and cool, pristine air once drew visitors to Thaton village in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai district, especially during the high season from November onward.