Cambodia 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 MoreThailand not withdrawing troops from border while hoping for good outcome at talks
THAILAND is not withdrawing troops from the border while hoping that the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting that started in Malaysia today, Aug.4, and will continue till Aug. 7 yields good results, Thai Rath newspaper said. Lt. Gen. Boonsin Phadklang, commander of the Second Army Region, said he did not yet know what was […]
Read MoreThailand agrees on inviting US, China to observe upcoming border meeting
AFTER previously appearing to disagree with Cambodia’s request that observers from US and China be also invited to join the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting as is Malaysia with the talks being held during Aug. 4-7, the Thai Defence Ministry later said all three countries would be invited because not doing so would be […]
Read MoreMinistry says JBC meeting proceeding well while leaked chat triggers social media storm
THE FOREIGN Ministry’s spokesperson said the Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) meeting at Phnom Penh today (June 14) proceeded well and is continuing tomorrow while mentioning that he does not know anything about an alleged leaked chat indicating Thailand has discussed accepting Cambodia’s 1:200,000 map, which could lead to losing some territory and was […]
Read MoreThaksin confirms holding talks with Malaysian PM on a yacht
FORMER Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra confirmed today (Dec. 27) that he did meet Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on a yacht in the middle of the sea near Thailand’s Koh Lipe and Malaysia’s Langkawi islands yesterday with both of them saying they had fruitful talks about several key issues, Amarin TV said. Thaksin […]
Read MoreThai, Malaysian PMs hold talks on security and development
THAI Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim held talks in Malaysia’s Kelantan province this afternoon (Aug. 3) where they focused on boosting security and development in the bordering regions, Thai Rath newspaper said. Srettha and his delegation arrived at Narathiwat Airport at 11.22 a.m. after which Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar […]
Read MorePM calls special meeting as Thai GDP growth lags other Asean countries
By Naewna newspaper and Reuters – published by Msn.com PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin who is currently overseas this morning (May 21) posted a message on X that he will be convening a meeting of ministers in charge of the economy on Monday May 27 after learning that Thai GDP growth in the first quarter […]
Read MoreCOLUMN: As fires threaten the PATA region, who will stop the pyromaniacs?
THE PATA Annual Summit 2024 opens in Macau today, May 15, with the usual fanfare that has accompanied such events. Delegate numbers have crossed the projected targets. The programme is “guaranteeing a wealth of enriching experiences, including dynamic plenary sessions, participative roundtables & breakout sessions.” A rash of images will be uploaded on Facebook […]
Read MoreG7 holds ‘strategic’ talks in climate hotspot Italy
By AFP and published by CNA Turin, Italy – G7 ministers meet for environment and climate change talks in Turin today (Apr. 29), with experts urging the highly industrialised countries to use their political clout, wealth and technologies to end fossil fuel use. The Group of Seven meeting in the northern Italian city is […]
Read MoreHM King endorses cabinet, special meeting on Wednesday
UPON His Majesty the King endorsing new cabinet members nominated by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who concurrently serves as finance minister, yesterday (Sept. 1) with the list announced in the Royal Gazette today, a special cabinet meeting has been arranged for Wednesday (Sep. 6), Naewna newspaper said. It is still being considered where in […]
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