THAI soldiers are reinstalling concertina wire across the border at Ban Nong Chan, Sa Kaeo province, after Cambodian civilians hurled abuse at them as they tore it down earlier this afternoon (Aug. 25), Naewna newspaper said. At 4.52 p.m. Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari, the army spokesperson, confirmed that this incident took place with Cambodian
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Thai army warns Cambodia might not fully implement agreements
THE THAI army said today (Aug. 24) that it is monitoring bilateral agreements signed with Cambodia following five-day clashes along the border as there are doubts the neighbouring country would concretely implement them as they have violated hundreds of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) over the past 10 years, Naewna newspaper said. Maj. Gen. Winthai
Read more‘Cambodia Cola’ unveiled amid anti-Coke wave
AFTER Coca-Cola terminated its advertising contract with popular Khmer rapper VannDa over his political comments on social media on the border dispute with Thailand, two Cambodian companies have now launched “Cambodia Cola” to compete for a market share amid an anti-Coke sentiment, MNG Online said today (Aug. 18). Cambodian leader Hun Sen intervened in
Read moreBorder barbed wire not being dismantled despite protest: Minister
THAILAND will not dismantle the border barbed wire fence despite Cambodian villagers protesting in Sa Kaeo that it be removed, Amarin TV and Naewna newspaper said yesterday and today (Aug. 17-18). Acting Defence Minister Gen. Nattapol Nakphanit said despite social media speculation that the concertina wire fencing would be eventually removed to promote peace
Read moreMP slams govt for inviting American journalist critical of Thailand to visit
FAIR Party’s MP slammed the government for inviting an American journalist on an all-expense-paid weeklong visit to Thailand after he had criticised the country in a live news stream which has now been deleted, Amarin TV said. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, invited Mr. Michael B. Alfaro to visit Thailand
Read moreDiplomats urged to reconsider giving Cambodia demining assistance
DIPLOMATS from 33 countries were urged to reconsider giving financial assistance for demining to Cambodia during a visit to Sisaket’s Kantharalak district and Pumakhua mountainous area today (Aug. 16), Naewna newspaper said. Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa told the diplomats from Asean countries and state parties of the Ottawa Convention plus representatives from international
Read moreCambodia mum on mine clearing and crackdown on scammers at key meeting
WHILE both Thailand and Cambodia reiterated their commitment to the ceasefire agreement signed in Malaysia on Aug. 7 at today’s (Aug. 16) Regional Border Committee meeting the Khmer team did not respond to Thai proposal to clear landmines and crackdown on scammers, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon. The Thai team at this meeting, which
Read moreCambodia beats Thailand in information warfare: Senior US official
A VISITING senior US official told the Thai army that Cambodia has an advantage over Thailand in information warfare but Washington will help confirm accurate news, Naewna newspaper said today (Aug. 15). US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for South and Southeast Asia Dr. Andrew Byers pointed this out at a meeting with Gen.
Read moreFormer deputy PM launches drive to buy Cambodian landmines at 10,000 baht each
WITH five Thai soldiers having lost a leg each after stepping on landmines along the Thai-Cambodian border from July 16 till today Aug. 14 former deputy prime minister Plodprasop Suraswadi has now launched a campaign to buy them from Khmer troops at 10,000 baht each, Amarin TV and TV Channel 7 said. In his
Read moreFearful residents flee border district
FEARING another round of clashes could break out along the Thai-Cambodian border at any moment residents of a Sisaket district packed up and left their homes despite no evacuation order being issued, Thai Rath newspaper said today (Aug. 13). Reporters observed that there is a significant increase in vehicles leaving Kantharalak district and moving
Read moreThaksin-donated, Chinese-made drones might put Thai army units at risk
By Thai Newsroom Reporters TEN CHINESE-MADE drones recently bought by de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra for the Thai army could potentially be detected and tracked by ground-based drone locators and jeopardise positions of the drone operators. The DJI drones donated by the court-suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s father to Thailand’s Second Army Area
Read moreAnother ranger loses leg after stepping on landmine
YET ANOTHER Thai ranger lost his left leg upon stepping on a landmine while patrolling near Chub Ta Mok base on the western side of the ancient Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple this morning (Aug. 12), Amarin TV said. The ranger, identified as Sgt. Maj. Theeraphon Phiakhanthi, who was within the Thai side of
Read moreAll normal at seven provinces bordering Cambodia
AFTER the ceasefire agreement was signed by Thailand and Cambodia the situation at seven Thai provinces bordering Cambodia returned to normal but the neighbouring country has not responded to two key issues, Amarin TV and Thai Rath newspapers said this morning (Aug. 8). Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, said at
Read moreThailand looking at suing Cambodia at an international court
THAILAND’S National Security Council is exploring avenues to file lawsuits against Cambodia at an international court for violence along the Thai-Cambodian border, Naewna newspaper said today (Aug. 6). Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said this morning that while the government is preparing to file civil and criminal lawsuits against Cambodia, he does not yet
Read moreCambodian troops stopped from dismantling barbed wire at border
A TENSE incident took place at Chong-arnma market in Nam Yuen district of Ubon Ratchathani late afternoon today (Aug. 5) with five Cambodian soldiers caught cutting two rows of concertina wire which the Thai side had installed to clearly mark the boundary, but they withdrew upon being told to do so, Naewna newspaper said.
Read moreThaksin’s niece not a spy for Khmers: Senior govt official
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A NIECE OF DE FACTO Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra was definitely by no means a spy for Cambodia as bluntly accused on social media, said a senior government official today (Aug.4). Russ Chalichan, assistant to Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, categorically dismissed as groundless the allegations circulated online
Read moreHun Sen appears to be in charge, has violated Cambodian Constitution
A THAI academic and international media have indicated that former Cambodian prime minister and current Senate President Hun Sen still plays a direct role in controlling and commanding military affairs on the Thai-Cambodian border while Khmer authorities have violated their own constitution, Amarin TV said today (Aug. 3). Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the
Read moreThailand agrees on inviting US, China to observe upcoming border meeting
AFTER previously appearing to disagree with Cambodia’s request that observers from US and China be also invited to join the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting as is Malaysia with the talks being held during Aug. 4-7, the Thai Defence Ministry later said all three countries would be invited because not doing so would be
Read moreThai army tells envoys Chong-arnma area is part of Thai territory
THE THAI army clarified to ambassadors and diplomats from 23 countries who visited the border area where clashes with Cambodia took place today (Aug. 1) that Chong-arnma is within Thai territory despite Cambodian authorities having taken another party of diplomats to visit it yesterday, Thai Rath newspaper said. Ambassadors and deputy chiefs of mission
Read more‘Spy monk’ online joke provokes anger in Cambodia
A THAI online joke that a Thai monk who resides in Cambodia is in fact a Thai spy and was sending information to the Thai military has angered Cambodians who believe this is in fact true and want him deported, MNG Online and Naewna newspaper said today (July 31). This joke suggested that Luang
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