Cambodia rejects Thai use of border post maps to claim territory
According to the Cambodian Ministry of National Defence, the document cited by Thailand was merely a verification of the locations of the border posts, jointly signed during past…
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Timor-Leste to become ASEAN’s 11th member in October, formalised at Kuala Lumpur summit
Timor-Leste is the youngest country in the region, having gained independence from Indonesia in 2002 after 24 years of occupation.
Thai PM Anutin gives military final say on reopening border with Cambodia
PM Anutin added that the military had the authority to reclaim any Thai territory encroached upon by Cambodia and that his government would fully support such operations.
Satellite images reveal environmental damage from illegal rare earth mining near Thailand
According to a recent study, mining activities in Myanmar, particularly in Shan State and Kachin State, have led to severe pollution in the upper Mekong River basin and…
Thai officials to start arresting violent Cambodian protesters from Sept 26
Violence occurred on Wednesday in Sa Kaeo’s Khok Sung district, when Cambodian protesters crossed Cambodia’s claimed border line—several metres behind Thailand’s claimed…
Singapore-Japan forum urges collective action to build resilience against global uncertainty
Small countries like Singapore should work together and with middle powers like Japan to strengthen their influence amid global uncertainties.
Cambodian human rights committee condemns Thai use of force against villagers
The CHRC expressed deep concern and strongly condemned the actions of Thai paratroopers and border forces who fired tear gas and rubber bullets at Cambodians in Banteay Meanchey…
Manila to hold its ground at disputed Scarborough Shoal even as Beijing cranks up pressure
Analysts warn of potential detentions and a deeper crisis if China enforces a no-go zone under environmental protection pretexts.
Thailand, Cambodia agree joint plan to tackle call centre scams after 10-hour talks
Thai-Cambodian authorities sign agreement to crack down on call centre scams, with Cambodia sweeping operations in a month and Thailand tracking online complaints.
Thai army defends tear gas, rubber bullets at Cambodian border clash
The Royal Thai Army said the use of tear gas and rubber bullets against Cambodian protesters was in line with international crowd-control standards to prevent unrest from…