Thailand Restricts Cambodia Border, Not Full Closure

BANGKOK, June 25 (TNA) – Thailand’s Special Task Force for Thai-Cambodian Border Management (STF-TCBM) clarified on Wednesday that new measures along the border tighten controls at all crossings, rather than implementing a full closure. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura stated that permanent and temporary checkpoints are now subject to more stringent controls as part of […]

Former Envoys Reflect on Thailand-China Ties, Eye Future Cooperation

BEIJING, June 24 (TNA) – Nine former Thai ambassadors to Beijing and former Chinese ambassadors to Thailand convened today to discuss the enduring relationship between the two nations, emphasizing shared interests at bilateral, regional, and global levels. The forum, titled “Thai-China Friendship: Experience and Inspiration,” was hosted by China’s Institute of Foreign Affairs to mark […]

Thai Anti-Graft Body to Probe PM Paetongtarn Over Ethics Complaint

BANGKOK, June 24 (TNA) – Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously voted to investigate Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged serious ethical misconduct. The probe follows an audio clip purportedly showing Paetongtarn conversing with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen about the Thai-Cambodian border dispute. Senate President Mongkol Surasajja submitted the complaint on June 20. […]

Energy Minister Calls Urgent Meeting Amid Hormuz Strait Threat, Assures 60-Day Oil Reserve

BANGKOK, June 24 (TNA) – Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, on Monday convened an urgent meeting to address potential energy disruptions. This follows a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities and an Iranian parliamentary vote to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for 20% of global oil. Thailand imports […]

China Pledges Stronger Ties with Thailand

BEIJING, June 23 (TNA) – China’s Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to elevating relations with Thailand and cooperating on law enforcement, as a Thai delegation visited Beijing to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. The nine-member delegation, led by Tej Bunnag, Secretary-General of the Thai Red Cross Society and a former Foreign Minister who […]

Thailand Urges Nationals to Leave Israel, Iran; First Group Returns Tonight

BANGKOK, June 23 (TNA) – Thailand Urges Nationals to Leave Israel, Iran; First Group Returns Tonight Thailand’s Foreign Ministry today urged its citizens to depart Israel and Iran as quickly as possible as regional tensions rapidly escalate, confirming the first group of Thai laborers from Israel will return tonight. While offering 24-hour assistance, the ministry […]

Thailand Tightens Cambodian Border Controls

SA KAEO, June 23 (TNA) – Thailand today enacted stricter security measures along its border with Cambodia, prohibiting motorcycles, sidecars, and pushcarts from entering at several key checkpoints and limiting access to pedestrian traffic only. The new rules, enforced by the Burapha Task Force since 5:00 AM on June 23, aim to bolster security and […]

Thai-Cambodian Border Closures Escalate Tensions

BANGKOK, June 23 (TNA) – Tensions are escalating on the Thai-Cambodian border with multiple crossing points now closed. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered the closure of two additional border crossings in Oddar Meanchey province (Choub Korki and Choam), citing Thailand’s indefinite closure of the Chong Sai Taku border checkpoints. The closure orders are for […]

Thai PM Pledges Full Military Support During Border Visit

UBON RATCHATHANI, June 20 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday reiterated the government’s full commitment to supporting the military in defending national sovereignty, during her first meeting with Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, Commander of the Second Army Region, since a controversial audio clip surfaced. The Prime Minister, joined by Deputy Prime Minister and […]

PM Faces Resignation Demands; Rally Planned

BANGKOK, June 20 (TNA) – A coalition of dozens of political activist groups, “United Power of the Land,” on Friday demanded the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and urged government coalition parties to withdraw, citing a leaked audio clip of her alleged conversation with Cambodian leader Hun Sen. A major rally to “protect […]

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