Tag: Thailand

Thai PM Affirms Dignity, Seeks Dialogue on Border

19 June 2025 15:01

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BANGKOK, June 16 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Monday affirmed Thailand’s dignity and strength, stating the nation will not tolerate intimidation from any party, following a security meeting on the Thai-Cambodian border situation. The Prime Minister noted the success of the Joint Border Committee (JBC) meeting from June 14-15, where frameworks for […]

Thai-Cambodian Border Talks Yield Technical Progress Amid Disputes

19 June 2025 10:38

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BANGKOK, June 16 (TNA) – Thailand and Cambodia concluded their first Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting in 13 years on Saturday, making strides in technical border demarcation but failing to resolve contentious territorial issues. According to the statement from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting, co-chaired by officials from both nations, agreed on […]

Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Ease as Troops Withdraw

19 June 2025 12:17

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BANGKOK, June 9 (TNA) – Tensions at the Thai-Cambodian border have significantly eased after Cambodian forces agreed to withdraw from disputed territory and fill in a contentious trench. This breakthrough follows strict border control measures implemented by Thailand. Major General Winthai Suvaree, spokesman for the Royal Thai Army, confirmed that Cambodian military officials led by […]

Location of the incident between Cambodian and Thai troops according to Khmer Times

Thailand Rejects ICJ Jurisdiction

19 June 2025 07:51

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BANGKOK, June 6 (TNA) – The Thai government on Thursday issued its second statement confirming that Thailand does not accept the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction, a position it has maintained since 1960. The statement emphasized that the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute should be handled under the JBC framework. Jirayu Huangsap, Spokesperson for the Office of […]

Thailand Affirms Border Talks Despite Cambodian ICJ Referral

19 June 2025 17:17

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BANGKOK, June 5 (TNA) – Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Phumtham Wechayachai, today confirmed that the Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) meeting with Cambodia will proceed as scheduled on June 14. This affirmation comes despite Cambodia’s recent statement announcing its intent to refer the dispute over four overlapping areas – part of the […]

Thailand Prioritizes Sovereignty, Peaceful Resolution in Cambodia Border Talks

19 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 […]

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

19 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 Troops Clash on Disputed Border

19 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 […]

Thailand Offers US Five-Point Tariff Plan

19 May 2025 12:18

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BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – Thailand has presented the US with five proposals aimed at resolving the ongoing tariff issue, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He expressed optimism that negotiations could lead to a reduction in US import tariffs on Thai goods to 10%, down from the current 36%. Pichai […]

Professor Bai Chun, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)

Scholar: Understanding Needed for Better Thai-China Ties

19 May 2025 15:28

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BEIJING, May 2 (TNA) – A Chinese expert says Thais and Chinese should learn more about each other to avoid misunderstandings that could hurt their relationship. Professor Bai Chun of Beijing Foreign Studies University believes that fostering understanding and reducing negative feelings are key, especially for Chinese people living in Thailand to better grasp Thai […]

Thailand, Cambodia Meet on Border Issues

19 May 2025 11:45

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BANGKOK, May 2 (TNA) – Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to intensify cooperation in cracking down on transnational call center operations, according to Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. Following the 17th General Border Committee (GBC) meeting between the two nations held in Thailand, Phumtham and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence […]

Thai Ministers Visit Uyghur Returnee in Xinjiang

19 March 2025 10:45

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XINJIANG, March 21 (TNA) – Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong visited one of 40 Uyghurs repatriated from Thailand, confirming his well-being and safe living conditions in Xinjiang, China. The visit, which included members of the press, took place in Kashgar City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The […]