Thailand
BREAKING: Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Immediate Ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire, effective midnight on July 28, in a bid to resolve deadly border clashes that have killed at least 35 people and displaced over 270,000. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the development after hosting talks between Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian […]
Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Kill 32, Thousands Flee
The border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has escalated into deadly clashes, resulting in 32 deaths and over 130 injuries on both sides. The conflict, centered around a contested section of the 800-kilometer (500-mile) frontier, has led to fears of a larger conflict breaking out between the Southeast Asian neighbors. Cambodian officials reported 12 new […]
Thailand Urges Bilateral Talks with Cambodia Amid Deadly Clashes
Thailand has called for a peaceful resolution to the deadly border fighting with Cambodia, emphasizing its preference for bilateral dialogue while leaving the door open to potential involvement from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) if necessary. According to Nikorndej Balankura, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, “We have always insisted we want to resolve […]
Civilians Killed, Thai Soldiers Injured in Border clash
At least two civilians have been reported killed in Thailand and two Thai soldiers injured following clashes with Cambodian troops in a disputed area of their shared border. The militaries from each country blame the other for attacking first. Thailand’s military said Cambodian troops opened fire first with heavy weapons, while Cambodia‘s Ministry of National […]
Thai Prime Minister Suspended Amid Ethics Probe
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from duty pending an ethics investigation over a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s former strongman, Hun Sen. The suspension, handed down by Thailand’s Constitutional Court, brings uncertainty to the Southeast Asian kingdom, which has experienced years of political turbulence and leadership shake-ups. Paetongtarn, 38, has held the […]
Thai PM Faces Resignation Calls Over Leaked Cambodia Call
Thousands of protesters gathered in Thailand‘s capital, Bangkok, on Saturday, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a leaked phone call with former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. The call, which took place on June 15, has sparked widespread outrage and set off a string of investigations that could lead to Paetongtarn’s removal […]
Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Thailand After Bomb Threat
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi made an emergency landing in Thailand on Friday after receiving a bomb threat. The flight, AI 379, had 156 people on board, including passengers and crew members. According to reports, the flight took off at 9:30 am local time but quickly returned to Phuket International Airport after […]
“I think he just wanted snacks” -Wild Elephant Visits Store
A surprising incident unfolded at a Thai convenience store on Monday when a large wild elephant wandered into the shop in search of snacks. The store, located in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast of the capital Bangkok, is situated near the Khao Yai National Park, an area known to be frequented by elephants. Shop owner […]
Thailand to Welcome Home Stolen Ancient Statues from US
Thailand is set to welcome back four bronze ancient statues from the Prakhon Chai hoard, which were looted from an ancient temple in northeast Thailand in the 1960s and later found their way to the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. The museum’s acquisitions committee recommended the release of the statues last year, and the […]