Thailand strengthens border

Thailand strengthens border due to Cambodia’s refusal to withdraw troops

The build-up of forces is linked to Phnom Penh’s refusal to withdraw troops from the disputed Mum Bay area after clashes The Thai authorities intend to strengthen their defences after Cambodia refused to withdraw troops from the disputed border area. Thai Defence Minister Pumtham Veachai announced the government’s determination to defend the country’s sovereignty and…

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local elections

Thailand’s People’s Party loses local elections

Municipal elections revealed the party’s inability to break the influence of patronage despite receiving 14 million votes in the general election. The People’s Party’s (PP) disappointing results in the 11 May municipal elections revealed its growing inability to overcome the country’s deeply entrenched patronage system. Analysts believe that the party faced serious difficulties in trying…

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Thai navy

Thai navy ready to repel invasion near Koh Kood island

Admiral declares navy readiness in response to Cambodian exercises near disputed island. The head of the Royal Thai Navy, Admiral Jirapol Wongvit, emphasized that the Navy is fully prepared to defend Thailand’s sovereignty. He stated that any invasion of Thai territory would be immediately repelled. The statement followed reports of planned live-fire exercises by Cambodian…

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Five Thai Hostages

Five Thai Hostages Freed by Hamas Return to Thailand

Thailand, February 9, 2025 – Five Thai citizens, released from captivity by Hamas, landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport. They received a heartfelt welcome from their families, alongside Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Israeli Ambassador Orna Sagiv. Maris highlighted the government’s steadfast commitment to supporting Thai workers overseas, recognizing their release as a result of dedicated diplomatic…

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Mule Accounts

Thailand Cracks Down on Mule Accounts with New Mobile Banking Rules, Thousands of Foreigners Affected

On February 1, 2025, Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Polpornklang declared that the government is enhancing security through a “Mobile Banking Cleanup” initiative aimed at eliminating mule accounts involved in financial crimes. With the new regulations, the name on mobile banking accounts must align with the owner of the registered SIM card. Banks will alert users…

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