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Trump co-signs ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand

Thailand and Cambodia signed on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur a “historic” peace agreement, under the mediation of U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a new milestone in the normalization of relations between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the 47th......

Thailand seeks to advance peace agreement with Cambodia after the death of The Queen Mother

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Saturday that he intends to move forward with the signing of a peace agreement with Cambodia, despite the recent death of Queen Mother Sirikit Kitiyakorn, a revered figure in the Thai monarchy. Anutin delayed his departure for the ASEAN......

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin returns ahead of Supreme Court ruling

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand on Monday, just one day before the Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether he should be reincarcerated. His comeback, broadcast on national television, comes amid heightened political uncertainty following the fall of his daughter,......

Thailand Tycoon leads race to become prime minister

Tycoon-turned-politician Anutin Charnvirakul has taken the lead in Thailand’s chaotic race for the premiership following tense political negotiations. The leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai party, best known for championing medical cannabis legalization, has received conditional support from......

Cyberwarfare continues between Cambodia and Thailand despite ceasefire

Although a ceasefire has brought an end to five days of deadly military conflict along the Cambodia-Thailand border, a digital battle continues to rage. Cyberattacks, misinformation, and online harassment have replaced artillery fire, as both sides engage in psychological and informational warfare. The......

Cambodia and Thailand reach ceasefire to end deadly border conflict

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, marking a critical step toward resolving a violent border conflict that has escalated in recent weeks. The ceasefire, announced at peace negotiations in Malaysia on Monday, will take effect at midnight local time. Malaysian......

Air India Flight Lands in Thailand After Bomb Threat All Passengers Evacuated

An Air India plane traveling from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi, India, was forced to make an emergency landing following a bomb threat received onboard, according to Thai airport officials. Flight AI 379, carrying 156 passengers, departed from Phuket Airport at 9:30 a.m. local time on Friday. However,......

Prominent US Academic Detained on Thai Royal Insult Charge

A distinguished academic from the United States, Paul Chambers, is currently in pre-trial detention in Thailand after being charged with insulting the Thai monarchy. Chambers, who has taught Southeast Asian politics in Thailand for over a decade, denies the accusation, according to his lawyer, Wannaphat......

State of emergency declared in Bangkok after Myanmar earthquake

In response to a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok. The earthquake, which occurred on Friday at approximately 2:30 PM local time (06:30 GMT), was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers and located......