THAILAND – Anutin Charnvirakul was on Thursday re-elected as prime minister of Thailand under the Bhumjaithai Party, according to local reports. The House of Representatives re-elected Anutin, 59, after he secured support from some 293 lawmakers in the 500-seat lower house. His nearest rival received 119 votes, while 86 lawmakers abstained. Anutin is the 32nd […]
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Thailand Seeks Iran’s Help to Find Missing Crew Near Strait of Hormuz
IRAN – Thailand is seeking Iran’s help to find 3 crew members missing after a Thai cargo ship was struck near Strait of Hormuz last week. In a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday, Thailand’s foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, asked Tehran to allow access to the Thai cargo ship so the […]
Construction Crane Falls onto Road Killing 2 in Thailand
THAILAND – At least 2 people were killed and 5 others injured on Thursday after a construction crane fell onto a road, hitting vehicles passing underneath, in Thailand’s Samut Sakhon province. The incident occurred shortly after 9 am local time (0200GMT) on Rama II Road, a major route linking Bangkok to southern Thailand, according to […]
Construction Crane Collapse onto Train in Thailand Kills 28
THAILAND – A construction crane collapse onto train in Thailand on Wednesday killed at least 28 people and injured 80 others, according to local reports. The accident took place in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province when the Special Express Train No. 21, traveling from capital Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province, was passing through […]
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 […]
Thai-Cambodia Border Clash Kills 3 Thai Soldiers
THAILAND – Local reports on Tuesday Dec. 9 indicate that at least 3 Thai soldiers were killed in the ongoing Thai-Cambodia border clash. The latest rounds of clashes began Monday morning, which left at least seven civilians dead in Cambodia amid airstrikes by Thai F-16 jets. The Thai army confirmed that three soldiers have been […]
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, […]
Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes Erupt
THAILAND – New Thai-Cambodia border clashes erupted on Monday leaving 1 Thai soldier dead and four others injured, with Thailand launching airstrikes along its disputed border with Cambodia. The Thai Air Force said it used F-16 fighter jets to strike Cambodian positions in the Chong Ahn Ma border area in “retaliation for a series of […]