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Chiang Rai Demands End to Upstream Mining

25 June 2025 15:27

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CHIANG RAI, June 5 (TNA) – On World Environment Day, residents of Chiang Rai gathered to demand an immediate halt to “toxic mining” operations at the headwaters of the Kok and Ruak rivers in Myanmar’s southern Shan State, accusing Chinese businesses, reportedly backed by the ethnic Wa armed group, of causing severe rare earth and […]

Over 70 Officials Allegedly Involved in SAO Building Bid Rigging

25 June 2025 11:46

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BANGKOK, June 6 (TNA) – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has uncovered evidence allegedly involving over 70 government officials in bid rigging during the construction of the State Audit Office (SAO) building. The DSI will submit its findings to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) by next week. This investigation follows the tragic collapse of […]

Border Tensions: Thailand Prioritizes Peaceful Resolution

25 June 2025 10:08

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UBON RATCHATHANI, June 5 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday visited Ubon Ratchathani province to assess the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border following a recent skirmish between Thai and Cambodian soldiers at Chong Bok. Phumtham emphasized the importance of supporting frontline troops, stating that Thailand is pursuing peaceful solutions […]

Border Schools Close in Tak as Fighting Rages in Myanmar

25 June 2025 14:52

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TAK, June 4 (TNA) – Residents along the Thai-Myanmar border in Phop Phra District awoke to the continuous sounds of gunfire and explosions this morning as fierce clashes between Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and Myanmar military forces intensified. The escalating conflict has led border schools to suspend classes until Friday, and a growing number […]

Myanmar Cargo Ship Runs Aground on Thai Coral Reef, Faces ฿12 Million Fine

25 June 2025 14:23

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PHANG-NGA, June 4 (TNA) – A Myanmar-flagged cargo ship, the MV. AYAR LINN, has run aground on a coral reef in Mu Ko Surin National Park, prompting the Department of National Parks (DNP) to seek over 12 million baht in compensation. The incident has severely damaged approximately 150 square meters of coral reef, including significant […]

Thailand Prioritizes Sovereignty, Peaceful Resolution in Cambodia Border Talks

25 June 2025 11:38

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BANGKOK, June 4 (TNA) -The Royal Thai Government today released a statement reaffirming its commitment to national sovereignty following a border clash with Cambodian troops in Ubon Ratchathani on May 28, 2025. Thailand asserts its forces acted in self-defense during routine patrols. Both nations have engaged in high-level talks, agreeing to de-escalate and utilize existing […]

UK Backs Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan

25 June 2025 09:38

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RABAT, June 4 (TNA) – The United Kingdom has officially endorsed Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the most credible solution to the Sahara dispute. This significant announcement came in a joint statement on June 1, 2025, after a meeting in Rabat between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The UK, a […]

Thai Rivers’ Arsenic Woes; Myanmar Mining Eyed

25 May 2025 15:59

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CHIANG RAI, May 30 (TNA) – Thai border rivers, especially the Kok and Sai, are facing severe arsenic contamination, with levels far exceeding safety standards. This alarming situation is raising concerns among local communities and presenting a major challenge for the Thai government. Attention has turned to chemical leaching from mining operations in Myanmar’s Shan […]

Thai, Cambodian Armies De-escalate Border Tensions; Troops Withdraw

25 May 2025 15:13

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SURIN, May 30 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Army (RTA) announced a significant de-escalation of border tensions with Cambodia, confirming troops from both nations have withdrawn from the Chong Bok flashpoint. This follows high-level negotiations between Thai and Cambodian army commanders on Thursday at a permanent border checkpoint in Surin province. A four-point RTA statement […]

Thai, Cambodian PMs Discuss Border De-escalation After Clash

25 May 2025 16:35

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BANGKOK, May 29 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday said she had spoken directly with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to swiftly de-escalate a border clash that occurred a day earlier. The incident at the Chong Bok border pass in Ubon Ratchathani province saw Thai and Cambodian troops exchange fire. “We have […]

Thai, Cambodian Troops Clash on Disputed Border

25 May 2025 11:16

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UBON RATCHATHANI, May 29 (TNA) – Thai and Cambodian soldiers exchanged fire early Wednesday in a disputed border area in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province. The 10-minute clash occurred in the Chong Bok area after Thai troops encountered Cambodian soldiers digging a military tactical trench approximately 650 meters long in a claimed overlapping territory. Thai forces […]

Thai, Cambodian Press Urge Media Caution on Border Reports

25 May 2025 09:22

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PHANOM PENH, May 29 (TNA) – The Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) and the Thai Journalists Association (TJA) have urged media, especially on social media, to verify sources before publishing information about the Thai-Cambodian border. They stressed that careful reporting is crucial to avoid harming bilateral relations. Both associations noted a rise in unverified border-related […]