Tag: Thailand

Thailand Clarifies Stance at UNGA

09 September 2025 16:19

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BANGKOK, Sept 29 (TNA) – Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew said Thailand’s UN General Assembly (UNGA) address was necessary to clarify the nation’s position after Cambodia’s speech contradicted prior bilateral agreements on peace and trust. Sihasak stated he felt compelled to address the UN after Cambodia presented a one-sided account, undermining the spirit of recent […]

Thai PM Attends China’s 76th National Day Celebration

09 September 2025 10:21

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BANGKOK, Sept 29 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attended a reception in Bangkok marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, using the occasion to invite Chinese entrepreneurs to invest in Thailand and Chinese tourists to visit the country. The event, hosted by Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Zhang […]

Thai Forces on Alert Amid New Cambodian Border Gathering

09 September 2025 16:15

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SA KAEO, Sept 18 (TNA) – Thai authorities have deployed additional security forces to the Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province after a group of Cambodians, including soldiers and a local leader, gathered near a site where a clash occurred yesterday. A Thai military drone observed a significant build-up of villagers in the Nong Ya […]

Cambodia Pledges to Help Thailand Combat Scams

09 September 2025 10:06

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SA KAEO, Sept 17 (TNA) – Cambodia has committed to helping Thailand tackle call center scams, following a 10-hour meeting between senior police officials from both countries. During the meeting, held in Sa Kaeo province on Tuesday, Thailand provided intelligence on scam hub locations in Cambodia, and both sides discussed human trafficking linked to these […]

Thai-Cambodian Meeting on Scams Held in Secrecy

09 September 2025 15:44

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BANGKOK, Sept 16 (TNA) – Officials from Thailand and Cambodia met in the Thai border province of Sa Kaeo on Tuesday to discuss cooperation in tackling tech-related crimes, including widespread scam operations, in a meeting marked by unusual secrecy. Unlike previous high-level border meetings, such as the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) and Regional Border […]

Thailand: No Border Reopening Until 3 Conditions Met

09 September 2025 15:41

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BANGKOK, Sept 12 (TNA) – Thailand’s Foreign Ministry on Friday confirmed that border crossings with Cambodia would remain closed until three key conditions are met. The ministry stated that significant progress must be made on the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the border area, demining efforts, and a joint crackdown on online scammers. Nikorndej Balankura, […]

Thailand Says Border With Cambodia Remains Closed

09 September 2025 15:42

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BANGKOK, Sept 11 (TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Defence said Thursday that border checkpoints with Cambodia remain closed, with any future opening pending an assessment of Phnom Penh’s “sincerity and compliance” with recent agreements. The statement from Rear Admiral Surasan Khongsiri, a ministry spokesperson, follows a special meeting of the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) […]

Thai, Cambodian Officials Agree to Restore Border Peace

09 September 2025 15:05

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TRAT, Sept 10 (TNA) – Thai and Cambodian officials met on Wednesday to advance plans for restoring peace on their shared border. The special General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, held one month after a ceasefire, addressed key issues including military disarmament, mine clearance, and a crackdown on online scams. Acting Thai Defence Minister Gen. Natthaphon […]

Thai-Cambodia GBC Meets in Koh Kong to Tackle Border Issues

09 September 2025 13:05

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KOH KONG, Sept 10 (TNA) – Thailand’s Deputy Defense Minister and incoming Defense Minister, General Natthapol Nakpanich, and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister General Tea Seiha, co-chaired a special meeting of the Thai-Cambodia General Border Committee (GBC) in Koh Kong province, Cambodia. The meeting focused on several key issues, including the progress of a ceasefire agreement […]

Foreign Minister Clarifies Border Situation at Geneva Talks

09 August 2025 13:42

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GENEVA, Aug 28 (TNA) – Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has clarified Thailand’s position on its border dispute with Cambodia to international officials in Geneva, asserting that Cambodia has violated international agreements. He affirmed that Thailand is acting in accordance with the UN Charter and international law. The minister met with Ms. Tomiko Ishikawa, President […]

Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Uphold Ceasefire, Combat Cross-Border Crime

09 August 2025 15:05

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SI SA KET, Aug 27 (TNA) – Major General Boonsin Phadklang, Commander of the Royal Thai Army’s 2nd Army Area, announced the outcomes of a special Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting held at the Chong Sa-ngam border checkpoint in Si Sa Ket province. The meeting, co-chaired with his Cambodian counterpart, Lieutenant General Pov Heng, resulted […]

Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Eases After Standoff

09 August 2025 14:21

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SA KAEO, Aug 26 (TNA) – Security forces have regained control of the situation at the Thai-Cambodian border near Ban Nong Chan village in Sa Kaeo province after a tense standoff where Cambodian villagers reportedly dismantled a barbed-wire fence. The recent confrontation follows a long-standing territorial dispute. According to Thai authorities, the area, located in […]