Thailand-Cambodia Border Tensions Rise with Nationalism
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia remain high as nationalist movements in both countries intensify following a brief border skirmish that left one Cambodian soldier dead, threatening the personal friendship
Thailand Announces Gripen Purchase to Replace Aging F-16 Fleet by 2028
Thailand announced plans to procure Swedish-made Gripen E/F fighter jets in a $595 million deal aimed at replacing its aging F-16 aircraft fleet, which has been in service for over 37 years and faces decommissioning between 2028-2035.
Thai Government Reaffirms Peaceful Resolution in Border Dispute with Cambodia
The Thai government issued a statement on the Thailand-Cambodia case on June 4, confirming the use of peaceful methods to urgently resolve all dimensions of the problem for Thailand and the ASEAN community.The statement reads:
Thai Govt Refutes Army Split Over Cambodia Dispute, Denies Border Closure
The Thai government has firmly denied plans to close the Thai-Cambodia border and rejected claims of disagreement with the military, despite mounting nationalist pressure on social media
Cambodia Says It Will Seek World Court Ruling on Border Disputes with Thailand that...
Cambodia’s government says it plans to seek a ruling from the U.N.’s International Court of Justice over border disputes with neighboring Thailand, one of which triggered a fatal military clash last week.
Thai Cabinet Shake-up Looms as Pheu Thai Gains Upper Hand
Political tensions between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party have intensified, potentially leading to a cabinet reshuffle this June.
Thai and Cambodian Armies Agree To Withdraw From Disputed Area After Deadly Border Clash
The army chiefs of Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Thursday for a mutual withdrawal from the disputed border area where a brief clash a day earlier killed one Cambodian soldier.
Thai Parliament Restores Historic Name for Royal Asset Agency
The Thai House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a resolution Wednesday to rename the Crown Property Bureau to the Crown Property Office, with 454 votes in favor, 2 abstentions
Thaksin Declares Drug Dealers and Red Wa Army ‘Enemies of Thailand’
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday called for an uncompromising approach to Thailand's drug crisis, declaring that anyone involved in narcotics should be considered "an enemy of Thailand"
Yingluck’s $305M Fine Seen as Sign Thaksin Still Faces Hostile Forces
A Thai court's decision to impose a massive $305 million fine on exiled former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is being viewed as evidence that her brother Thaksin continues to face fierce political opposition
