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Authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima have implemented a 24-hour ban on drone and kite flights across province to enhance air security amid rising concerns over surveillance activities.

The Second Army Area reports heavy clashes at Chong An Ma and Prasat Ta Kwai, with intensified Cambodian artillery and rocket attacks. Several Thai soldiers were injured, but key positions were successfully held.

Two Thai soldiers died while defending Hill 350 in Surin after Cambodia escalated its attacks. The Thai military confirmed the casualties, bringing the death toll to 19 since December 8.

The National Defence and Security Council’s Information Team announced on December 16 that Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and that recent claims about her are a deliberate and timely act of disinformation aimed at disrupting the upcoming election.

F-16s conduct urgent sorties to neutralize Cambodian threats after a sudden buildup of hostile forces was detected opposite the newly-captured strategic zone.

Vietnamese durian is still experiencing strong growth despite facing technical barriers from China, thanks to improved quality and competitive pricing.

Ministry of Defence has debunked Cambodian misinformation and AI-manipulated imagery, reconfirming Thai flag flies over Phanom Dong Rak while outlining specific terms required to end ongoing border hostilities.

Thailand’s Second Army Area says Cambodian forces are either retreating or holding positions across 10 border battlefronts after Thai retaliation, while urging the public to avoid downed Cambodian drones that could be remotely triggered explosive traps and to call hotline 1374.

Thailand’s defence ministry says Cambodia has hired lobbyists and is spreading misinformation to shape international opinion, urging public to treat such claims with caution.

Thailand’s Foreign Ministry says Cambodia must declare a ceasefire first, maintain it continuously and co-operate on mine clearance before talks can begin, while estimating 5,000–6,000 Thais are in Poipet and 669 have registered in Phnom Penh to return.

Thai-MECC says it has not shut sea routes in the Gulf of Thailand to foreign vessels, but has barred Thai boats from entering Cambodian waters and is seeking NSC backing to tighten measures against oil and weapons smuggling.

Regarding the post-election political landscape, whether Acting President Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing will serve as president is a personal matter and will only proceed in accordance with the 2008 Constitution, said Major General Zaw Min Tun, head of the Information Team of the National Defence and Security Council.

Authorities have expanded monitoring beyond land routes, adding stricter checks on sea shipments to block fuel exports through alternative channels.