Sisaket: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) is waiting for the outcome of the Regional Border Committee (RBC) Thailand-Cambodia meeting on August 27 before deciding on a new date for the by-election in Sisaket’s Constituency 5. This decision is critical to filling the vacant MP position covering the Khun Han and Phusing districts. According to Thai News Agency, progress has

Bangkok: The Commander of the Second Army Region has expressed readiness to deploy troops in response to any Cambodian incursions or secret mine-laying activities along the border. The Commander emphasized that any detected encroachment by Cambodian soldiers will initially be met with warning shots, followed by immediate fire if the situation persists. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Gen. Boonsin

Bangkok: “War” warns the opposition to stir up trouble by cancelling MOU 43-44 to benefit Cambodia. Songkram Kitlertpairoj, advisor to Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra, has expressed concerns over the opposition’s intention to revoke MOU 43 and MOU 44, emphasizing the potential detrimental effects on Thailand’s negotiation capabilities regarding border issues with Cambodia. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Songkram pointed

Bangkok: Compensation payments will commence tomorrow for residents of Ubon Ratchathani province, marking the first distribution of funds promised to those affected by recent border conflicts. According to Thai News Agency, the Center for the Prevention and Suppression of Disasters (CSD) announced that the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, is set to disburse these payments

Korat: The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism visited the Yamo Stadium for the Women’s Volleyball World Championship to monitor flooding and watch the Canada-Spain match. According to Thai News Agency, on August 25, Ms. Nattareeya Thaweewong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, traveled to the venue for the 2025 FIVB Women’s World Championship in Yamo

Bangkok: Thailand and Sweden have formalized an agreement to commence the acquisition of Gripen E/F fighter jets, marking the first phase of a strategic defense partnership. The agreement, involving the procurement of four aircraft, was witnessed by key defense officials from both nations, including Maris Sngiampong, Commander of the Royal Thai Air Force, and serves to bolster Thailand’s defense capabilities

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has addressed recent tensions involving Cambodian interference with the installation of barbed wire at Ban Nong Chan, affirming that the operation was conducted within Thai territory and does not represent an escalation of the ongoing dispute. They highlighted Cambodia’s persistent violations of MOU 43 and its lack of engagement with Thailand’s proposals to collaboratively manage