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Thai Acting Defense Minister Arrives in Malaysia for Border Talks

26 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

26 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

26 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

26 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

26 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

26 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

26 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

26 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

26 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 […]

Thailand Reports Cambodian Troop Buildup, Drone Activity Near Border

26 July 2025 23:20

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BANGKOK, July 31 (TNA) – Thailand’s Second Army on Thursday reported increased Cambodian troop deployments and drone surveillance along the Thai-Cambodian border. The center also detailed the processing of surrendering Cambodian soldiers and voiced concerns over alleged landmine placement. As of 2:00 PM on July 31, Cambodian forces were observed reinforcing positions, and unidentified drones […]

Thai Army Refutes Temple Capture Claim, Citing Cambodian Mines

26 July 2025 15:30

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BANGKOK, July 31 (TNA) – Thailand’s army on July 31 accused Cambodia of deploying anti-personnel landmines around Ta Khwai temple, refuting a Cambodian journalist’s claim of the temple’s capture. This follows a July 30 post by Cambodian journalist Pheara Sarat, who shared a photo of himself with Cambodian soldiers at Ta Khwai temple, captioned “Cambodia […]

Thai Envoy Rebuts Cambodia Over Border Issue at UN

26 July 2025 13:40

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NEW YORK, July 31 (TNA) – Thailand’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Cherdchai Chaivaivid, countered Cambodia’s envoy for raising their border dispute at the UN General Assembly. While the high-level meeting focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Cambodian Ambassador Chhea Keo deviated from the agenda to address the Thai-Cambodian border. Ambassador Cherdchai refuted Cambodia’s claims, clarifying […]