King elevates Ajahn Jayasaro as Thailand’s first foreign-born Somdet monk
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
His Majesty the King has graciously elevated eight senior monks to the rank of Somdet Phra Ratchakhana, including Ajahn Jayasaro, the first foreign-born monk in Thailand to receive the title.
Nation Foundation delivers over 1m baht in aid to Northeast Thailand
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Nation Foundation and private-sector partners delivered more than 1 million baht in medical, educational and essential supplies to hospitals and schools in Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.
Anutin says Thai-Cambodian border situation under control, unconcerned over MoU 44 cancellation
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand has carefully assessed the Thai-Cambodian border situation and insists the cancellation of MoU 44 will not harm the country.
Thai Army says Cambodian troops withdrew after border standoff
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
The Royal Thai Army says a standoff with armed Cambodian troops at Chong Bok in Ubon Ratchathani has been defused, urging the public to avoid being misled by provocative social media clips.
Summer storms hit seven provinces, damage 268 homes
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
DDPM says summer storms damaged 268 homes in seven provinces after overnight gales, with machinery deployed and fresh warnings in place through April 20.
Thai Army says border troop adjustments are routine, no sign of escalation on Thai-Cambodian frontier
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
Royal Thai Army says troop deployments along the Thai-Cambodian border are being adjusted to match operational cycles, while intelligence indicates no imminent escalation, with Thailand prioritising bilateral mechanisms such as the JBC.
Explosion at Thai-Cambodian border injures two Thai soldiers after grass fire ignites munitions
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
A grass fire near the Thai-Cambodian border in Ubon Ratchathani spread to an area containing unexploded ordnance, causing an explosion that injured two Thai soldiers. Both have been rushed to hospital for treatment.