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Latest on Thailand and Cambodia Ceasefire Agreement

THAILAND – The new Thailand and Cambodia ceasefire agreement took effect on Saturday noon Dec. 27, halting 3 weeks of border clashes. The agreement was announced in a joint statement issued after a meeting of the 3rd Special General Border Committee (GBC), a body co-chaired by the defense ministers of both Southeast Asian countries, according […]

Latest on Thailand and Cambodia Border Clashes – Videos

CAMBODIA – Even after first round of peace talks, the Thailand and Cambodia border clashes continue, with Cambodia on Friday Dec. 26, accusing Thailand of intensifying attacks. Speaking at a press briefing in the capital Phnom Penh, Defense Ministry spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata said Thai military operations began early in the morning with heavy […]

Border Conflict Between Thailand and Cambodia Erupts Again

THAILAND – Despite scheduled military talks, the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia erupted on Wednesday Dec. 24, with both sides reporting attacks. Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said that Thailand fired two shells into the Poipet area, adding the forces later fired one shell in Banteay Meanchey province, injuring two civilians, according to the Khmer Times. […]

Thai-Cambodia Border Clash Latest News Update

CAMBODIA – The Thai-Cambodia border clash continued for the 12th day on Thursday, with Thai F-16 fighter jets carrying out fresh airstrikes targeting Preah Vihear province. Thai jets bombed Phnom Kmoch and Peak Sbeak areas in the morning, local media outlet Fresh News reported, citing the Defense Ministry. “Cambodian forces will continue to protect Cambodia’s […]

Latest on Thai-Cambodia Border Clash as Death Toll Rises to 52

CAMBODIA – As the ongoing Thai-Cambodia border clash entered 11th day on Wednesday Dec. 17, the death toll from both sides have risen to 52. Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday that the Thai army carried out artillery attacks and drone strikes in the border region, according to the Khmer Times. The ministry added that Cambodian […]

Ongoing Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes Result to School Closures

CAMBODIA – As the Thai-Cambodia border clashes continue, schools across parts of Cambodia and Thailand were on Monday forced to close, as hundreds of thousands flee the border regions. The death toll now is at least 40, according to authorities. Cambodia’s Education Ministry said the fighting along the border has forced the closure of 1,039 […]

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Dissolves Parliament for Early Elections

THAILAND – At the request of the Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the Thai king Maha Vajiralongkorn dissolved the parliament on Friday, to pave way for early elections. The king issued a royal decree dissolving the House of Representatives after Anutin formally requested fresh elections within 45 to 60 days. Thailand’s current parliament was formed after […]

Latest on Thai-Cambodia Border Clash as Death Toll Rises to 16

CAMBODIA – The Thai-Cambodia border clash entered 4th day on Thursday Dec. 11, as death toll rises to 16. Cambodia’s Senior Minister General Kun Kim said between 130,000 and 150,000 people are currently sheltering in temporary sites, according to local reports. Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said Thai forces “continued to attack” border areas and cultural sites […]

Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Continue

CAMBODIA – Thailand-Cambodia border clashes continued on Tuesday Dec. 9, with each side accusing the other of breaching ceasefire. New air raids by Thai F-16 fighter jets were being reported. The Cambodian Defense Ministry claimed seven civilian deaths and several injuries in the latest border clashes, which began on Monday, while Bangkok, in a counterclaim, […]

1 Killed in Renewed Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes

CAMBODIA – Renewed Thailand-Cambodia border clashes were reported on Wednesday, with Cambodia reporting a civilian death and 3 injuries, while both sides continued to blame each other. Thailand suspended the Thai-Cambodia peace deal on Monday, Nov. 10, after a landmine explosion injured its forces at a border province. Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday “condemned in […]

Thai-Cambodia Peace Deal Suspended After Landmine Explosion

THAILAND – The Thai-Cambodia peace deal was on Monday suspended by Thailand after Thai forces were seriously injured by a landmine explosion at a border province. “All operations under the Joint Declaration on Thai-Cambodian Relations, signed in Kuala Lumpur on October 26th, must be halted immediately,” said Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, according to the […]

Thai-Cambodia Clashes: 10 Cambodians Injured After Clash with Thai Army

CAMBODIA – Cambodian authorities said on Wednesday that at least 10 of its citizens were injured along the border with Thailand after civilians clashed with Thai army who were trying to install barbed wire. Cambodian local officials said that civilians had gathered to protest the Thai soldiers’ actions, which they viewed as an encroachment on […]

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Sacked by Court

THAILAND – The Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was on Friday sacked by the Constitutional Court and the entire cabinet dismissed after she was found guilty over her phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen. A group of 36 senators had filed the charges – accepted by all nine members of the court – accusing […]