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Thai colonel praised after roadside rescue in South Korea

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026

Col Srisawat Sriprakhon and allied officers rescued an injured trailer driver and helped prevent further crashes near Sinpung rest area.

Thai army warns of immediate response to Cambodian border fire

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026

Royal Thai Army accuses Cambodian troops of repeated border provocations near Chong Chom, warning Thailand is ready to respond if Thai territory is affected.

ASEAN Regulators Call for Faster Liberalisation and Green Transition to Weather Aviation Crisis

May 14, 2026

Senior regulators from Thailand, Singapore, and ASEAN urge coordinated reform in air services, workforce development, and sustainable fuels as the Middle East conflict squeezes regional connectivity and drives up fares

Army orders troop adjustments to block border gaps into Thailand

May 13, 2026

Gen Chaiyapruek Duangprapat says sensors and drones will be reviewed for patrols after villagers reported armed Cambodian troops in Buriram.

Thai-Cambodia border trade losses hit THB180 billion in nearly a year

May 13, 2026

Nearly a year of border closures has cut land trade by about THB180 billion, while Thai businesses in Cambodia face mounting pressure.

Strategic Autonomy and Economic Might: The Key Takeaways from the 48th ASEAN Summit

May 11, 2026

From the Cebu Summit, a clear mandate emerges: ASEAN will leverage its "Centrality" to navigate superpower rivalries while fast-tracking its path to becoming the world's fourth-largest economy

Thai military presses ahead with Chanthaburi border fence, insists work is within Thai territory

May 11, 2026

The Thai military is building a 1.31-kilometre fence along the Thai-Cambodian border in Chanthaburi, saying the project is within Thai sovereign territory despite Cambodian soldiers observing and photographing the work.

Sihasak rejects Cambodian media claim Thailand agreed to UNCLOS compulsory conciliation

May 11, 2026

Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says Thailand has made no commitment to enter UNCLOS compulsory conciliation with Cambodia, insisting any process must begin with sincere bilateral talks.

Thailand Warned of Cambodia’s ‘Secret Weapon’ in Looming Maritime Legal Battle

May 10, 2026

Independent scholar warns Thailand that revoking MOU 44 plays into Cambodia’s hands, as Phnom Penh leverages the expertise of a high-ranking ITLOS judge

Thai-Cambodian cooperation locates missing man after 15 days

May 10, 2026

Joint efforts between Thai and Cambodian authorities lead to the location of a missing Thai man, who was detained after crossing the border to gather forest products.

Anutin leads ASEAN efforts to tackle regional crises, push for clean energy

May 09, 2026

PM Anutin leads ASEAN Summit talks on tackling regional crises, combating online scams, and prioritizing clean energy for a sustainable future

Anutin and Marcos discuss food, trade, investment and energy cooperation

May 09, 2026

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Cebu, praising the successful 48th ASEAN Summit and closer regional cooperation.

MOU 44 row deepens — Anutin says Koh Kood remains Thai

May 09, 2026

PM Anutin says Cambodia formally acknowledged Thailand’s cancellation of MOU 44, clearing doubts over Koh Kood and shifting talks to UNCLOS

Anutin plans Malaysia visit after talks with Anwar at Asean Summit

May 08, 2026

Anutin and Anwar discuss border links, southern peace, trade, investment and tourism during ASEAN Summit talks in Cebu

Thailand and Vietnam Target $25bn Trade Milestone at ASEAN Summit

May 08, 2026

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese PM Le Minh Hung pledge to deepen economic ties and accelerate infrastructure investment in Cebu talks