November 13, 2025

Border Farmers in Surin Race to Harvest Amid Evacuation Fears

Surin: Farmers in Thailand’s Phanom Dong Rak district, located along the tense border with Cambodia, are urgently accelerating their rice harvest to prepare for potential mass evacuation. Already dealing with crop damage caused by unseasonal rains, locals are working under extreme pressure as the border situation may escalate, risking a renewed military clash. According to Thai News Agency, one farmer,

Police Seize 10 Billion Baht in Temple Fraud Case

Bangkok: Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) announced the seizure of over 10 billion baht in assets recovered from a scandal at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu, following the arrests of the temple’s former abbot and a spiritual influencer in August. According to Thai News Agency, the operation has so far recovered over 7,200 rai (2,840 acres) of land and nearly

Thai-US Trade Talks Undeterred by Cambodia Tensions, Minister Says

Bangkok: Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed that trade negotiations with the United States will proceed, despite concerns over the ongoing political conflict with Cambodia. Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun stated that the US has committed to separating political matters from trade and remains intent on finalizing the talks by year-end. According to Thai News Agency, Suthumpun emphasized that Cambodia first violated

Flood Alert Issued as Wat Prasat Water Barrier Collapses in Singburi Province

Singburi: The water barrier at Wat Prasat in Singburi Province has collapsed, prompting urgent warnings for residents to move their belongings to higher ground and stay updated with the latest news. The breach occurred at the border between Village Nos. 5 and 4 in the In Buri District, leading to floodwaters inundating several areas, including Village Nos. 5, 4, and

Commander of Burapha Task Force Visits Nong Ya Kaeo Amid Tensions

Sa kaeo: The Commander of the Burapha Task Force visited the Nong Ya Kaeo area to visit the villagers. The commander of the Burapha Task Force visited Nong Ya Kaeo and villagers, confirming that his forces are ready to face the situation and emphasizing that the soldiers will do their utmost to maintain peace. According to Thai News Agency, late

Tensions Persist at Sa Kaeo Border Following Provocative Shooting

Sa kaeo: The Sa Kaeo border remains tense as Nong Ya Kaeo experiences an eerie calm this morning, with Cambodians maintaining silence after yesterday’s shooting incident. According to Thai News Agency, reporters stationed at the Thai-Cambodian border in Khok Sung District, Sa Kaeo Province, observed the situation at Ban Nong Ya Kaew. This follows an incident where Cambodian soldiers fired

Army Area 1 Reports Progress on Mine Clearance in Ban Nong Chan

Burapha task force: The 1st Army Area, through its Burapha Task Force and Task Force 12, has announced progress in its efforts to clear suspected dangerous areas in Ban Nong Chan, Area C. The operation, which started on November 11, 2015, involved the 1st Humanitarian Mine Action Unit in collaboration with the 2nd Engineer Battalion. According to Thai News Agency,

Border Farmers Rush to Harvest Rice in Preparation for Evacuation

Phanom dong rak: Tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border have forced farmers in Phanom Dong Rak District, Surin Province, to rush to harvest their rice in preparation for evacuation in case of further clashes. According to Thai News Agency, despite flooding from unseasonal rains, farmers in Phanom Dong Rak District have no time to wait for everything to be ready. They