Tag: Thailand

Thai Soldier Seriously Injured by Landmine Near Cambodia Border

14 August 2025 09:32

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SURIN, Aug 13 (TNA) – A Thai soldier was seriously injured after stepping on a landmine near the Cambodian border, an incident the Thai Army has strongly condemned as a violation of a ceasefire agreement. Sgt. Teeraphon Piakhantee, a Ranger from the 2610 Company, lost his left ankle in the blast on Tuesday morning in […]

Thailand-Cambodia Agreements Benefit Border Areas

14 August 2025 16:25

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BANGKOK, Aug 8 (TNA) – Thailand’s Ad Hoc Center for the Thailand-Cambodia Border Situation announced a new 13-point agreement with Cambodia, aimed at de-escalating tensions and benefiting residents. The agreement, signed during a special General Border Committee (GBC) meeting hosted by Malaysia, includes an immediate ceasefire that took effect on July 28. The center’s spokesperson […]

Thailand, Cambodia Agree on Ceasefire and ASEAN Observers

14 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 […]

Thai Acting Defense Minister Arrives in Malaysia for Border Talks

14 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

14 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

14 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 and Chinese Students Foster Cultural Ties at Youth Ambassador Camp

14 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 […]

Thai Army Invites Red Cross to Inspect Cambodian POWs

14 August 2025 15:08

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BANGKOK, Aug 5 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Army and its 2nd Army Region, along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today invited the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to inspect 18 Cambodian prisoners of war (POWs) currently held in Thailand, an army spokesman said. According to Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree, the visit […]

Thailand Briefs Diplomats on Border Tensions

14 August 2025 16:20

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BANGKOK, Aug 4 (TNA) – Thailand’s Foreign Ministry today briefed foreign diplomats and international organizations on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, aiming to counter what it called “distorted information” from Phnom Penh. Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa chaired the briefing, outlining Thailand’s stance. He addressed the July 28 ceasefire talks in Malaysia, protesting Cambodia’s alleged humanitarian law […]

Thai-Cambodian Border Committee Secretariat Begins Talks

14 August 2025 11:51

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MALAYSIA, Aug 4 (TNA) – The Thai delegation of the General Border Committee (GBC) secretariat has commenced discussions with their Cambodian counterparts in Malaysia. The talks aim to finalize the framework and agenda for the upcoming Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee meeting scheduled for August 7. The Thai GBC secretariat, led by the Director-General of the […]

UXO Clearance Continues Near Thai-Cambodian Border

14 August 2025 09:48

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BURIRAM, Aug 4 (TNA) – Thai authorities are continuing to clear unexploded ordnance (UXO), including BM-21 rockets from Cambodia, in communities along the Thai-Cambodian border. This comes as officials also assess damage from recent hostilities. The 2nd Army Area Forward Command reported yesterday that Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams have cleared 17 areas of unexploded […]

Thailand Briefs Diplomats on Border Tensions with Cambodia

14 August 2025 16:04

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SI SA KET, Aug 1 (TNA) – Thailand today escorted a large delegation of ambassadors, military attachés, and international media to its border with Cambodia, aiming to highlight recent clashes and alleged Cambodian territorial infringements. Led by Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Anuparp Sirimonthon and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Russ Jalichandra, the group […]