June 9, 2025

Royal Thai Army Engages Foreign Military Attach©s in Security Briefing

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has extended an invitation to foreign military attach©s for a meeting aimed at clarifying security issues, with a focus on the Southern Border Provinces and the Thai-Cambodian border situation. Lieutenant General Kamchai Wongsri, Director-General of the Royal Thai Army Intelligence Department, led the Quarterly RTA Briefing for the third quarter. The session, held at the

Pichai Chunhavajira Appointed Chairman of 69th Budget Committee, Sets Weekly Meeting Framework

Bangkok: Pichai Chunhavajira has been appointed as the chairman of the 69th Budget Committee, establishing the framework for weekly meetings. The committee, which will convene from Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, will operate under Chunhavajira’s leadership, with a total of 18 vice-chairmen, nine secretaries, and eight spokespersons. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Nan Bunthida Somchai, Ubon Ratchathani MP

Academics Warn Against Complacency Despite Easing Border Tensions

Bangkok: Academics from Thammasat University are urging against complacency despite the recent easing of tensions at the Thai-Cambodian border. They emphasize the importance of preparing evacuation plans and shelters and stress the need to protect vulnerable groups in case of future incidents. According to Thai News Agency, Assoc. Prof. Atchara Chalainnawin, Dean of the Faculty of Social Administration at Thammasat

‘The Senate Military Committee’ Visits Thai-Cambodian Border Amidst Uncertain Tensions

Surin: Senator Military Committee visited the Thai-Cambodian border area. The situation seemed to be improving but they could not be trusted. They asked their junior soldiers not to be complacent and to maintain the situation. They also gave them amulets as encouragement. Meanwhile, Gen. Sawat revealed that on 13 June, four experts will be invited to discuss the border issue.

Anutin Orders Urgent Inspection of Bomb Shelters Along Thai-Cambodian Border

Ubon Ratchathani: ‘Anutin’ ordered the governors of 7 provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border to urgently inspect the number of bomb shelters in the area to prepare for the safety of the people. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Traisuree Traisaranakul, Secretary to the Minister of Interior and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, revealed that from the visit to Nam

Corrections Department Denies Arsenic in Water in Chiang Rai Prison Not Exceeding Standards

Chiang Rai: The Department of Corrections clarified news about rats and lead from Kok water spreading and contaminating the Chiang Rai Central Prison, fearing that 4,000 prisoners are at risk of cancer. They confirmed that the water in the prison is within safe limits. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Corrections has issued a document clarifying the media’s

Chaos at Thai-Cambodia Borders as Opening Times Mismatch Causes Student Exam Anxiety

Surin: The opening times at the Chong Chom and Ban Khlong Luek border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia are causing significant disruptions, particularly for Cambodian students who fear missing their exams. As the mismatch in coordination persists, both tourists and locals are facing long queues and delays. According to Thai News Agency, the situation at the Chong Chom border crossing