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Surin Residents Return Home as Border Tensions Ease

17 August 2025 15:19

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SURIN, Aug 8 (TNA) – Residents of Surin province are beginning to return home after border tensions with Cambodia eased following recent clashes between Thai and Cambodian soldiers. The governor is expected to make an official announcement later today, confirming the situation is stable. With over 80% of evacuees already packing their belongings, the atmosphere […]

Spiritual Medium ‘Mor Bee’ Grilled by Police Over Alleged Donation Misuse

17 August 2025 10:02

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BANGKOK, Aug 8 (TNA) – Thai celebrity spiritual medium “Mor Bee” met with police for seven hours to answer questions about allegations of fraud and the misuse of donations intended for Wat Phra Bat Namphu. The investigation into Seksan “Mor Bee” Supsuebsakul began in March after complaints surfaced about suspicious withdrawals from his personal bank […]

Thailand, Cambodia Agree on Ceasefire and ASEAN Observers

17 August 2025 15:02

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a 13-point ceasefire implementation plan and will allow the ASEAN regional bloc to act as observers, following a meeting between their respective defense ministers. The agreement, signed by Thai Acting Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit and his Cambodian counterpart, General Tea Seiha, at the […]

Cambodian Migrant Workers Rush Home Amid Rumors

17 August 2025 12:06

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CHANTHABURI, Aug 7 (TNA) – Tens of thousands of Cambodian workers are returning home from Thailand amid widespread fear and uncertainty over rumored government actions, including the potential confiscation of land and loss of citizenship. The mass departure follows unconfirmed reports that the Cambodian government could take action against workers who do not return by […]

Thai Acting PM Transfers Governor Over Mismanaged Aid Funds

17 August 2025 10:48

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BANGKOK, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thailand’s acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, has ordered the immediate transfer of the governor of Ubon Ratchathani province, citing severe mismanagement of funds. Phumtham, who also serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, stated that the governor was transferred for failing to properly disburse a 100-million-baht budget for aid […]

Thai Acting Defense Minister Arrives in Malaysia for Border Talks

17 August 2025 09:39

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MALAYSIA, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thailand’s acting defense minister, General Natthapol Nakpanich, and his delegation arrived in Malaysia today to attend an extraordinary meeting of the Thai-Cambodia General Border Committee (GBC), with a focus on core negotiation frameworks. General Natthapol, who also serves as Deputy Defense Minister, and the GBC delegation landed at Subang Military […]

China, Japan Deny Providing Drones Amid Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions

17 August 2025 16:10

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BANGKOK, Aug 6 (TNA) – China and Japan have denied rumors that they are supplying drones to Cambodia and Thailand, respectively, amid rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border. The Chinese Embassy in Thailand called reports that China had donated drones to Cambodia “false,” clarifying that the circulating images were from a flight demonstration event held […]

Thailand Exploring Legal Action against Cambodia over Border Violence

17 August 2025 14:24

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BANGKOK, Aug 6 (TNA) – Thailand is exploring options to sue Cambodia for civil and criminal damages over recent border violence, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters, Maris acknowledged the government’s plan to seek legal action against Cambodia but stated that officials are still studying which international court or organization would […]

Thai Police Arrest Suspected Cambodian Spy in Buriram Province

17 August 2025 11:44

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BURIRAM, Aug 6 (TNA) – Thai police have arrested a Cambodian national, identified as Win, 36, on suspicion of being a spy. He was found with a homemade pistol and multiple Cambodian military uniforms, including one bearing the insignia of a unit that protects former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. An investigation revealed that Win […]

Thai Cabinet Greenlights Gripen Fighter Jet Deal

17 August 2025 10:21

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BANGKOK, Aug 6 (TNA) – The Thai Cabinet has approved the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) plan to proceed with the purchase of four new Gripen fighter jets, according to the Air Force Chief. Air Chief Marshal Phanphakdee Pattanakul, commander-in-chief of the RTAF, confirmed that the Cabinet has approved Phase 1 of the Gripen E/F […]

Thai-Chinese Youth Forum Stresses People as Key to Bilateral Relations

17 August 2025 17:10

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BANGKOK, Aug 5 (TNA) – Diplomats and youth representatives from Thailand and China have agreed that the enduring foundation of their countries’ relationship is the strong connection between their people and a sense of shared brotherhood. The consensus was reached during a panel discussion titled “The Role of Youth in Thai-Chinese Relations for a Shared […]

Thai and Chinese Students Foster Cultural Ties at Youth Ambassador Camp

17 August 2025 16:35

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BANGKOK, Aug 5 (TNA) – Fifty university students from Thailand and China have gathered for a three-week youth ambassador camp aimed at strengthening cultural understanding and future collaboration, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Organized by Mae Fah Luang University in collaboration with Mahidol and Prince of Songkla Universities, the […]