Tag: Thailand

Death Toll from Floods in Asia Now Over 1,400

INDONESIA – The death toll from the floods in Asia is now over 1,400, with at least 1,000 people still missing according to government reports. Unprecedented floods, landslides, storms, and cyclones have wreaked havoc across Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand as rescue teams and aid agencies race against time to rescue marooned people. […]

Thai Flash Floods Death Toll at 33

THAILAND – Thai flash floods death toll have risen to 33, while over 1 million families were affected nationwide. Government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said Nakhon Si Thammarat province recorded nine deaths, Songkhla province six deaths and Pattani and Yala provinces saw five deaths each, according to local media outlet The Nation. The Flood Crisis Operations […]

Thailand Declares a State of Emergency in Songkhla Province After Severe Flooding

THAILAND – A state of emergency was on Tuesday issued in Thailand’s Songkhla province after severe flooding affected over 2.1 million people, according to local reports on Wednesday. Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a fresh alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall and flash floods in regions including Songkhla, Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, Nakhon Si Thammarat, […]

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 […]

Rohingya Migrants Boat Capsizes Killing 13

THAILAND – At least 13 Rohingya migrants died while another 13 were rescued after a migrant boat capsized near the maritime border between Malaysia and Thailand. According to Malaysia’s state-run news agency Bernama, seven bodies were recovered by Malaysian authorities, while Thai officials found six others. “We expect to discover more victims today, as sea […]

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 […]

Anutin Charnvirakul is the New Prime Minister of Thailand

THAILAND – Anutin Charnvirakul has been elected to become the new Prime Minister of Thailand after defeating Chaikasem Nitisiri of the ruling Pheu Thai party. Anutin is a member of the conservative Bhumjaithai party. Anutin won with 311 votes in the 493-seat parliament, exceeding the threshold required to become the Southeast Asian country’s prime minister, […]

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 […]

Thai Fireworks Factory Explosion Deaths at 9

THAILAND – Thailand fireworks factory explosion deaths is at least 9, with 2 others sustaining injuries as the factory located in central parts of the country exploded on Wednesday. The incident, which leveled the factory and damaged vehicles, happened in Muang district of Suphan Buri province, state broadcaster ThaiPBS reported. Provincial Governor Piriya Chantadilok and […]

Thailand-Cambodia Peace Talks Today as it Happened

MALAYSIA – The Thailand-Cambodia peace talks today, Monday, begun in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with an objective to attain a ceasefire in the ongoing clashes between the two neighbors. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai are attending the meeting, hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Bernama News reported. The […]

Ceasefire Talks Between Thailand and Cambodia Agreed Upon

USA – Ceasefire talks between Thailand and Cambodia have been agreed upon according to Donald Trump on Saturday. “Both Parties are looking for an immediate Ceasefire and Peace … They have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE,” Trump, who is currently on a visit to Scotland, wrote on […]

Thai-Cambodia Border Conflict Kills at Least 13 Cambodians

CAMBODIA – The ongoing Thai-Cambodia border conflict have left at least 13 Cambodians dead, including 5 soldiers, according to the Cambodian Defense Ministry on Saturday. Ministry spokeswoman Maly Socheata told a news conference in Phnom Penh that 21 Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) personnel and at least 50 civilians were also injured during heavy cross-border […]