June 8, 2025

Education Ministry Empowers Thai-Cambodian Border Schools to Close Amid Safety Concerns

Bangkok: The Ministry of Education has granted school directors in seven provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border the authority to close schools immediately if they feel conditions are unsafe. These measures come with preparations such as bunkers and rehearsals of emergency response plans, while morale reportedly remains steady. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Assistant Minister to the Ministry

Anutin Visits Ubon Ratchathani to Assess Thai-Cambodian Border Situation

Ubon Ratchathani: Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, recently traveled to Ubon Ratchathani Province via helicopter to evaluate the situation at the Thai-Cambodian border. His visit aimed to encourage frontline soldiers and uplift the morale of rear-line officers stationed in the area. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry

Anutin Reassures Ubon Ratchathani Amid Border Tensions

Ubon Ratchathani: “Anutin” visited the Thai-Cambodian border area, confirming that Ubon Ratchathani is not isolated, stating that no one will invade, while the locals admitted to being afraid, but were relieved that there were soldiers looking after their safety. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, led a team to Ubon Ratchathani

Phumtham Cancels Paris Trip Amid Thai-Cambodian Border Concerns

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has decided to cancel his scheduled trip to Paris, France, where he was to participate in a military conference and the Paris Air Show from June 15-19, 2025. The decision comes amid rising concerns over significant developments expected to take place between June 12-14, which could impact the Thai-Cambodian

Nida Poll Reveals 14th Floor Issue Affects Government Survival

Bangkok: Nida Poll survey results found that the majority of the sample group viewed the 14th floor issue as affecting the survival of the government – did not believe that the Prime Minister would dare to seize the Interior Ministry and the Agriculture Ministry. According to Thai News Agency, from the survey when asked about the impact on the survival

Senate Calls for Urgent Parliamentary Session Amid Escalating Thai-Cambodian Border Dispute

Bangkok: The Senate has formally requested the Thai government to open an extraordinary parliamentary session in response to heightened tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border, where armed Cambodian forces have reportedly encroached on Thai territory. According to Thai News Agency, the Senate issued a statement urging the Cabinet to address the border dispute by convening a joint parliamentary session to discuss

Wirote Highlights Effectiveness of Border Closure and Urges Continued Pressure on Cambodia

Bangkok: Mr. Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a party-list MP of the Prachachon Party, has emphasized the effectiveness of Thailand’s recent border closure with Cambodia, suggesting it has significantly impacted the economic interests of those supporting the Cambodian leadership. He has called for continued pressure on the Cambodian government while advocating for immediate compensation measures for affected Thai citizens. According to Thai News

Region 2 Commander Adjusts Thai-Cambodian Border Crossing Times

Ubon Ratchathani: The commander of the 2nd Army has issued an order empowering the Suranaree Task Force to modify the operational hours of four permanent checkpoints and trade relaxation points on the Thai-Cambodian border. This directive, effective immediately from last night, aims to enhance safety measures along the border. According to Thai News Agency, the 2nd Army Region’s order enables