Asean

China’s Xi Jinping tells Hun Sen that Beijing is ready to deepen security cooperation with Cambodia as regional uncertainty grows

Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld 14-year prison sentences for two journalists convicted of sharing defence-related information, a ruling condemned by press freedom groups as a crackdown on independent reporting.

SIIA warns Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore face high transboundary haze risk as El Niño and dry weather raise fire concerns

Thailand’s modern “bamboo diplomacy” is becoming a powerful asset, helping the kingdom attract investment, bridge global divides and strengthen ASEAN’s role in a volatile world.

Thailand has formally accepted Cambodia’s UNCLOS compulsory conciliation request over a Gulf of Thailand maritime boundary dispute, while stressing that the process is not a court case and will only produce non-binding recommendations.

A UN Human Rights report says at least 702 civilians, including 224 women and 153 children, were killed in Myanmar during the six-month period surrounding military-controlled elections.

The Royal Thai Air Force clarifies late-night F-16 flights are monthly drills for 24-hour readiness, while Thailand’s defence minister denies Tea Seiha contact over Ban Nong Chan.

Thailand has denied Cambodia’s latest accusations of sovereignty violations along the border, saying Thai officials acted within areas under Thai operational responsibility and urging joint fact-finding through agreed bilateral mechanisms.

Southeast Asia is emerging as a key battleground for global data-centre investment, with AI demand, energy constraints and M&A activity reshaping the region.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlines a 3Rs framework—Regionalism, Resilience and Relevance—at the ASEAN–Russia summit in Kazan to boost cooperation and stability

Thailand moves to strengthen ASEAN–Eurasia ties with backing for Thailand–EAEU FTA discussions as PM Anutin stresses connectivity, investment and long-term economic integration

Thailand cooperates with a Malaysian research team to analyse over 16,000 years of artefacts, marking a significant milestone in the use of advanced light technology for archaeological research. 

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed reports that Cambodian tanks have moved close to the Thai border, saying Thailand is fully prepared to defend its sovereignty after the National Security Council approved UNCLOS mechanisms and an anti-drone centre.