Thai minister to brief India about border tensions
By TV Channel 7 and Thai Newsroom THAILAND’S Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow arrived in India last night (Nov. 29) for a two-day visit during which he will inform New Delhi about the situation at the Thai-Cambodian border and the reasons for suspending the Thai-Cambodian Peace Declaration. Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, […]
Read MoreCambodia claims Asean observers heard explosions on Thai side of the border
CAMBODIAN media claimed that the Asean Observer Team (AOT) heard explosions on the Thai side of the border while visiting the ceasefire area today (Nov. 19) and quickly withdrew, Amarin TV said. The Cambodian Defence Ministry claimed that the Asean observers were inspecting the ceasefire at Checkpoint CH1 in Thmor Da commune, Veal Veng […]
Read MoreThailand says US trade talks to proceed despite Cambodia dispute
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND will proceed with negotiations on a reciprocal trade deal with the United States, its government said on Saturday (Nov. 15), stressing that the discussions will remain separate from its border dispute with Cambodia. Bangkok had earlier said Washington was suspending talks until Thailand reaffirmed its commitment to a […]
Read MoreFlare-up in US-China trade tensions poses a big risk to Thailand’s growth, deputy central bank governor says
By Karin Strohecker, Reuters, and published by Yahoo!News Washington- The fresh flare-up in trade tensions between the United States and China is a big risk to the outlook for Thailand’s economic growth, the country’s deputy central bank governor said, adding there was little room left to lower rates further. US President Donald Trump on […]
Read MoreThai envoy slams Khmer allegations at UNHCR meeting
THE THAI ambassador rounded on the Cambodian envoy at the 76th Session the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Executive Committee (UNHCR) denying accusations that Thailand had violated the UN Charter and the Geneva conventions by allegedly destroying homes in border areas at Sa Kaeo province, where people have lived for generations, Amarin TV […]
Read MoreBeware of enforcing Khmer eviction deadline today: Academic
WITH today (Oct. 10) being the deadline the Thai military set for Cambodians encroaching on Thai territory, particularly at Ban Nong Chan and Ban Nong Ya Kaeo villages in Sa Kaeo province, to leave a noted Thai academic warned that Cambodia has prepared for this and some of its military units could possibly start […]
Read MoreCambodia rejects Thai army demand to evacuate citizens
CAMBODIA sent a letter rejecting the demand of Thailand’s First Army Region Commander to evacuate their citizens from three areas of Sa Kaeo province or else the Thai side would not attend the next Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, PPTVHD 36 said today (Oct. 5). Cambodian leader Hun Sen posted the reply Lt. Gen. […]
Read MoreCambodia told to submit evacuation plan first then only could meeting be held
THAILAND’S 1st Army Region Commander Lt. Gen. Worayot Leungsuwan today (Oct. 4) issued an ultimatum for Cambodia to submit a plan to evacuate their citizens from three Thai border areas by next Tuesday (Oct. 7) as only then could a Regional Border Committee (RBC) be held, PPTVHD 36 said this evening. A letter stating […]
Read MoreMany Cambodian drones flying at several locations along the border: Army
THE Second Army Region has detected 20 Cambodian drones flying in the area of the ancient Prasat Ta Kwai temple and 14 at Phu Makhuea in Sisaket province as well as several other locations along the Thai-Cambodian border today (Oct. 3), Amarin TV said. The Operations Centre said 12 Cambodian drones were also detected […]
Read MoreChina did not supply arms to Cambodia few weeks before clash: Minister
DEFENCE Minister Nattapol Nakphanit today (Oct. 2) denied that China supplied weapons to Cambodia just a few weeks before the border clash with Thailand erupted towards the end of July as reported by The New York Times, Amarin TV said. He dismissed this report claiming that China sent rockets and artillery shells to Cambodia […]
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