Thai army reinstalls border barbed wire after Cambodian civilians remove it
THAI soldiers are reinstalling concertina wire across the border at Ban Nong Chan, Sa Kaeo province, after Cambodian civilians hurled abuse at them as they tore it down earlier this afternoon (Aug. 25), Naewna newspaper said. At 4.52 p.m. Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari, the army spokesperson, confirmed that this incident took place with Cambodian […]
Read MoreThai army warns Cambodia might not fully implement agreements
THE THAI army said today (Aug. 24) that it is monitoring bilateral agreements signed with Cambodia following five-day clashes along the border as there are doubts the neighbouring country would concretely implement them as they have violated hundreds of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) over the past 10 years, Naewna newspaper said. Maj. Gen. Winthai […]
Read More‘Cambodia Cola’ unveiled amid anti-Coke wave
AFTER Coca-Cola terminated its advertising contract with popular Khmer rapper VannDa over his political comments on social media on the border dispute with Thailand, two Cambodian companies have now launched “Cambodia Cola” to compete for a market share amid an anti-Coke sentiment, MNG Online said today (Aug. 18). Cambodian leader Hun Sen intervened in […]
Read MoreBorder barbed wire not being dismantled despite protest: Minister
THAILAND will not dismantle the border barbed wire fence despite Cambodian villagers protesting in Sa Kaeo that it be removed, Amarin TV and Naewna newspaper said yesterday and today (Aug. 17-18). Acting Defence Minister Gen. Nattapol Nakphanit said despite social media speculation that the concertina wire fencing would be eventually removed to promote peace […]
Read MoreMP slams govt for inviting American journalist critical of Thailand to visit
FAIR Party’s MP slammed the government for inviting an American journalist on an all-expense-paid weeklong visit to Thailand after he had criticised the country in a live news stream which has now been deleted, Amarin TV said. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, invited Mr. Michael B. Alfaro to visit Thailand […]
Read MoreDiplomats urged to reconsider giving Cambodia demining assistance
DIPLOMATS from 33 countries were urged to reconsider giving financial assistance for demining to Cambodia during a visit to Sisaket’s Kantharalak district and Pumakhua mountainous area today (Aug. 16), Naewna newspaper said. Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa told the diplomats from Asean countries and state parties of the Ottawa Convention plus representatives from international […]
Read MoreCambodia mum on mine clearing and crackdown on scammers at key meeting
WHILE both Thailand and Cambodia reiterated their commitment to the ceasefire agreement signed in Malaysia on Aug. 7 at today’s (Aug. 16) Regional Border Committee meeting the Khmer team did not respond to Thai proposal to clear landmines and crackdown on scammers, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon. The Thai team at this meeting, which […]
Read MoreCambodia beats Thailand in information warfare: Senior US official
A VISITING senior US official told the Thai army that Cambodia has an advantage over Thailand in information warfare but Washington will help confirm accurate news, Naewna newspaper said today (Aug. 15). US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for South and Southeast Asia Dr. Andrew Byers pointed this out at a meeting with Gen. […]
Read MoreFormer deputy PM launches drive to buy Cambodian landmines at 10,000 baht each
WITH five Thai soldiers having lost a leg each after stepping on landmines along the Thai-Cambodian border from July 16 till today Aug. 14 former deputy prime minister Plodprasop Suraswadi has now launched a campaign to buy them from Khmer troops at 10,000 baht each, Amarin TV and TV Channel 7 said. In his […]
Read MoreFearful residents flee border district
FEARING another round of clashes could break out along the Thai-Cambodian border at any moment residents of a Sisaket district packed up and left their homes despite no evacuation order being issued, Thai Rath newspaper said today (Aug. 13). Reporters observed that there is a significant increase in vehicles leaving Kantharalak district and moving […]
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