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Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal to end deadly border clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have signed an immediate ceasefire agreement, according to a joint statement, aiming to end weeks of deadly border clashes that displaced over one million people and resulted in ...
Asia’s 2025 in extreme weather and natural disasters, from deadly earthquakes to typhoons
Highlights extreme weather and natural disasters affecting Asia in 2025, with special focus on the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake that surpassed a death toll of 1,600 due to its 7.7-magnitude intensity....
Thailand strikes Cambodia casino, bridge as Asean seeks to de-escalate crisis
Thai military reportedly attacked a casino and O'Chik bridge in Oddar Meanchey province of Cambodia using F-16 jets. The bridge is considered an ammunition supply route for Cambodian forces during ong...
Thai M48 hits Cambodian T-55 tanks in border clash
Thailand's Army reported direct tank-to-tank combat with Cambodian armored forces near the Thai-Cambodian border. Social media videos showing a Thai M48A5 main battle tank engaged in fire against mult...
Suspected scam boss linked to South Korean student’s brutal killing arrested in Thailand
A Chinese national, identified as Han Mo, suspected of leading a Cambodia-based scam operation related to the killing of a South Korean university student, was arrested by Thai and South Korean author...
Thai soldiers criticize Chinese-made VT-4 tank
Thai tank crews operating the VT-4 main battle tank have criticized its reliability during real-world operations due to frequent mechanical failures and design shortcomings....
Can Europe survive its crippling paralysis?
The year 2025 saw intense conflict across various regions of the world, along with devastating natural disasters and trade disruptions due to President Trump's tariff policies. These events highlight ...
Cambodia and Thailand to hold talks on resuming Trump's truce
Cambodia and Thailand are scheduled to hold talks aiming to resume a ceasefire agreement from the Trump administration era as border fighting between them continues into its third week with tolls reac...
Thai-Cambodia conflict escalates perilously from land to sea
The Royal Thai Navy, trained by U.S., prepared to intercept all ships carrying fuel and military supplies to Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand as part of a five-month-long border war. The U.S. Seventh ...
Pope Leo addresses suffering of Palestinians and others in his Christmas address
During his Christmas address at St Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo denounced the suffering of Palestinians and called for justice, peace, and stability in occupied territories like Gaza, Israel, Lebanon, S...
Year Ender 2025: From Operation Sindoor to Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes - World Conflicts and Crises of a Turbulent Year
The article provides an overview of significant military operations and border conflicts that occurred in 2025, including 'Operation Sindoor', which involved unspecified geopolitical tensions. Additio...
Thailand’s election turns into a cash splash contest to win votes
In Thailand's current election period, political parties are competing through generous financial incentives such as $2,000 payments for newborns, debt forgiveness, and monthly stipends of $100 for th...
US to provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stability
The United States has allocated $45 million in aid directed towards Thailand and Cambodia, primarily aimed at bolstering regional stability post-conflict displacement of hundreds of thousands of peopl...
Thailand tightens cannabis sales as dispensaries face closure ahead of election
Thailand's government aims to restrict cannabis sales primarily to licensed medical facilities following the decriminalization of cannabis in 2022. The Health Ministry plans an amendment that would li...
Cambodia, Thailand Agree On 'Immediate Ceasefire' After Weeks of Border Clashes
Cambodian and Thai authorities have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following weeks of clashes along their shared border that resulted in over 100 deaths and displaced more than half a million people...
ASEAN to seek resolution to end Thailand-Cambodia conflict
Ministers from Thailand and Cambodia are scheduled to meet in Kuala Lumpur for the first time since fighting escalated between them on December 8th. The meeting is part of ASEAN's efforts to resolve t...
Thailand’s tilt toward China tests treaty alliance with US
According to certain analysts, Thailand's increasing alignment with China over the past ten years has undermined its longstanding military and strategic alliance with the United States, potentially re...
Thailand election 2026: can ‘orange wave’ break conservative grip on power?
Thailand's political stability hinges on whether an opposition party can win the upcoming election and maintain power amidst conservative forces that include political elites, business tycoons, milita...
Scam centers behind Thailand’s strangely strong baht?
Thailand's currency, the baht, experienced an unexpected rise of nearly 10% against the US dollar in 2025, becoming the second-best performing currency. This appreciation contradicts the country's eco...
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July
On Wednesday, Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers who were being held as prisoners of war for five months. The release follows a temporary ceasefire between the two countries which ended weeks of ...
Thai election: border row aids Anutin as Shinawatras fight for survival, reformists chase
Thailand's upcoming February 8 election features a contentious three-way race amid corruption allegations and border tensions with Cambodia. Campaigning involves political figures traversing the count...
Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict
Thailand and Cambodia have signed a new truce agreement to stop ongoing violence along their shared border that has killed at least 48 people this month....
Forest conservation must be long-term priority for Southeast Asia
The severe flooding in Sumatra that resulted in over 1000 deaths has drawn attention to the impact of deforestation on natural disasters. Indonesian authorities are conducting investigations into eigh...
Southeast Asia Faces a Challenging 2026
Policy makers in Southeast Asia are concerned about multiple issues including geopolitical tensions, economic instability, and regional security challenges....
Thailand signs new deal for additional Chinese armored vehicles
The Royal Thai Army signed a contract with China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO) during a delegation visit on January 11th in Beijing, for the procurement of additional VN1 8×8 wheeled ar...
Thailand says Cambodia border strike wounds soldier and violates truce
Thailand's military alleges that Cambodian troops violated a ceasefire agreement by firing across their shared border, injuring one soldier. Cambodia claims the incident was an accident....
Thailand’s tilt toward China tests treaty alliance with US
Thailand has been moving closer to China over the last decade, challenging its traditional partnership with the United States and raising questions about the effectiveness of their mutual defense agre...
Why Philippines as Asean chair may leave Thai-Cambodian peace problem to US, China
As the chair of ASEAN for 2026, the Philippines may face challenges in resolving the ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. Observers suggest a limited capacity for conflict resolution ...
US, China hail second Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire
US President Donald Trump and Chinese Foreign Minister have congratulated both sides after months of border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand ended with a second ceasefire. The conflict has result...
The World Is Failing Cambodia (Again) – and This Time Everyone Is Suffering
An analysis suggesting that Western countries are failing to address human rights issues in Cambodia effectively due to strategic dissonance. It also mentions the United Nations' lack of proactive mea...
Cambodia Counts the Costs of Its Border Conflict with Thailand
Since the conflict began on December 7, Cambodian troops have seen 13 soldiers killed and 424 wounded in a single province near the Thai border....
Malaysia says Cambodia, Thailand set for Christmas Eve ceasefire talks after Asean push
Malaysia announced that Thailand and Cambodia agreed to ceasefire talks on Christmas Eve following efforts by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). However, these announcements were over...
Thailand Says It Will Not Be Pressured on Border Conflict Ahead of ASEAN Meeting
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has declared that Thailand will act according to its own judgment in relation to border conflicts, rejecting external diplomatic pressure as the country prepare...
Cambodia: Thai border clashes displace half a million ahead of peace talks
More than half a million Cambodians have been displaced due to two weeks of deadly conflicts along the border with Thailand, causing at least 22 deaths in Thailand and 19 in Cambodia. The fighting inv...
Thailand says Cambodia ‘violated’ border ceasefire after strike wounds soldier
Thailand's army accused Cambodian forces of violating a 10-day-old ceasefire by firing across the border and wounding one soldier. Both countries had agreed to a truce on December 27 after violent cla...
Return of global funds puts Southeast Asia in spotlight for 2026
Foreign funds have invested $337 million into Southeast Asia's emerging markets due to attractive valuations and the need for portfolio diversification....
Thailand’s 2025 of turmoil: border war, scam crackdowns and PM musical chairs
The year was marked by escalating tensions and conflicts along the Thai-Cambodian border along with ongoing efforts to combat organized cybercrimes at Thailand’s national borders. Additionally, it saw...
Thailand election 2025: caretaker PM Anutin officially joins ‘consequential’ February poll
Thai caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has been chosen by his party to stand in the upcoming general election set for early February 2025. He intends to capitalize on a surge of nationalism...
Thailand, Cambodia To Resume Ceasefire Talks After Deadly Clashes
Following recent deadly clashes between Thai and Cambodian armed forces near their shared border over the Preah Vihear temple UNESCO site, both nations have agreed to resume talks aimed at restarting ...
Thailand, Attacking Cambodia, Says Its Target Is the Scam Industry
Thai military officials claim recent attacks into Cambodian territory target only criminal scammers operating near the Thai-Cambodia border, denying any wider territorial or political ambitions....
4 injured in bombings in Thailand’s south amid ongoing insurgency
Early Sunday morning in Thailand's south, assailants detonated bombs at nearly a dozen petrol stations, injuring four people. The attacks are part of the ongoing insurgency in the region since 2004 wh...
U.S. allies offer muted response after Trump’s Venezuela raid
Several U.S. allies in Asia, including Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand, have refrained from condemning the recent military operation in Venezuela carried out by the United States under Pre...
Cambodia accuses Thailand of ‘annexing’ Chouk Chey border village despite ceasefire
Cambodia accused Thai forces of taking control of the contested border village of Chouk Chey despite a ceasefire agreement signed on December 27. The two nations have been engaged in a long-standing b...
Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
The Thai military has accused Cambodia of breaching their recently agreed upon ceasefire by deploying more than 250 surveillance drones near the border. This accusation comes shortly after both nation...
China Swipes At Trump In Bid To Be Thailand-Cambodia Peacemaker
Chinese officials have criticized U.S. policy while positioning China as a mediator between Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their ongoing territorial disputes....
Cambodia and Thailand agree to resume exchanges after meeting with China
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to resume normal exchanges and rebuild political mutual trust following trilateral talks mediated by China. The meetings involved discussions aimed at improving bilat...
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘consolidate ceasefire’ in China talks
A statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to consolidate their ceasefire, though it did not mention ASEAN's involvement. The talks were hosted ...
Who is running for Thai PM? Unofficial campaign starts as parties name candidates
Thailand's political parties have registered their candidates for the upcoming general election scheduled for February 8, 2026. The incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved Parliament to...
China says it’s ready to help Asean monitor Thailand-Cambodia truce
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China is willing to support ASEAN's role and assist the observation mission monitoring the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after weeks of deadly bo...
Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire
Recently, tensions have escalated between Thailand and Cambodia leading to several fatalities this month. The two nations have now reached an agreement for an immediate halt in hostilities....
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