Thai rangers halt Cambodian farming activity in Sa Kaeo border area
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Thai rangers negotiated with Cambodian soldiers after Cambodian villagers were found preparing farmland in a disputed Sa Kaeo border area that Thai authorities said had crossed into Thai territory.
Police chase pickup for 70km across provinces, arrest six Chinese nationals
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
Highway police pursued a pickup for more than 70 kilometres before arresting a Thai driver and six Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo over an alleged smuggling operation.
Over 600 Thais stranded as Cambodia delays reopening Khlong Luek border checkpoint
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
More than 600 Thai nationals remain stranded on the Cambodian side of the border after Cambodia failed to reopen the Khlong Luek checkpoint as agreed, prompting Thai officials to seek urgent talks.
Thai Army vows response if Cambodia breaches ceasefire deal
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Thai Army Chief of Staff General Chaiphruek Duangpraphat says Thailand will respond under agreed guidelines if Cambodia violates the December 27 ceasefire, as border tensions widen from troop movements to canal dredging and temple restoration disputes.
Mine clearance stepped up on Sa Kaeo border as more than 60,000 sq m remain high-risk
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Burapha Task Force says it has cleared 39,100 sq m of a nearly 100,000-sq-m suspected hazardous area on the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo, but more than 60% remains dangerous. A POMZ-2 anti-personnel mine was recently found and removed.
Army probes blast fragment injury to soldier on border patrol in Sa Kaeo-Buri Ram
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
A Burapha Task Force soldier under the First Army Area was injured by blast fragments while patrolling near Border Marker 28 on February 23, 2026. The Army is investigating the incident.
NBTC shuts down over 28,000 'ghost SIM' cards, with border provinces leading in illegal usage
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
The NBTC has suspended over 28,000 'ghost SIM' cards in January 2026, focusing on border provinces like Sa Kaeo, Chiang Rai, and Nong Khai, amid ongoing efforts to tackle tech-related crime.