Chiang Mai Introduces Geese to Clean Moat

CHIANG MAI, Aug 22 (TNA) – The city of Chiang Mai has introduced a flock of geese into its moat in a seven-day trial to improve water quality, sparking a public spectacle and immediate concerns about traffic and sanitation. Chiang Mai Mayor Atsani Buranupakorn stated the municipality released the geese to feed on duckweed and […]

Thai-Cambodia Border Committee Reaches Agreement

SA KAEO, Aug 22 (TNA) – The Thai-Cambodia Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting concluded with a consensus on 13 existing ceasefire agreements from a previous General Border Committee (GBC) meeting. The meeting, held at the 19th Military Circle in Sa Kaeo province, was chaired on the Thai side by Lt. Gen. Ammarit Boonsuya, Commander of […]

Thai-Cambodia Regional Border Committee Talks Begin

SA KAEO, Aug 22 (TNA) – A meeting of the Thai-Cambodia Regional Border Committee (RBC) at the commander level began Friday, with Thailand awaiting Cambodia’s response to three new proposals. The meeting, held at the 19th Military Circle in Sa Kaeo province, was chaired on the Thai side by Lt. Gen. Ammarit Boonsuya, Commander of […]

Myanmar Border Closure Strands Truckers, Cripples Trade

TAK, Aug 20 (TNA) – A continued closure of a vital border crossing by Myanmar is severely disrupting trade with Thailand’s Tak province, stranding hundreds of trucks. The Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge border crossing is the primary channel for large-scale cargo and truck traffic. While the Thai side remains open in Mae Sot, Myawaddy officials […]

Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Landmine Treaty Violation, Citing New Evidence

BANGKOK, Aug 20 (TNA) -Thailand has confirmed video clips showing Cambodian soldiers, using anti-personnel landmines, are authentic, calling it a serious violation of the Ottawa Convention. The country plans to submit the evidence to the convention on Friday, officials announced. Rear Admiral Surasan Kongsiri, spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, stated that a Royal Thai […]

Army Establishes Relaxation Centers for Troops

UBON RATCHATHANI, Aug 20 (TNA) – The 2nd Army Area has established relaxation centers to provide mental health support for troops following border conflicts and to alleviate post-war stress. Maj. Gen. Norathip Phoynok, Deputy Commander of the 2nd Army Area, inspected the readiness of the centers designed for soldiers on duty along the Thai-Cambodian border. […]

ASEAN Observers Probe Border Tensions

UBON RATCHATHANI, Aug 19 (TNA) – A team of observers from eight ASEAN nations continued a three-day field visit to the Thai-Cambodian border on Tuesday to monitor the situation and verify alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement. The Interim Observer Team (IOT), led by Malaysia’s Defence Attaché Brig. Gen. Samsul Rizal Musa, visited the Chong […]

Royal Palace Issues Fifth Statement on Princess’s Health

BANGKOK, Aug 19 (TNA) – Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati is still suffering from low blood pressure despite continuous treatment for a severe infection, according to a fifth statement released by the Royal Household Bureau on Tuesday. The Princess, 46, has been hospitalized at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital since December 15, 2022, after losing consciousness […]

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