Phnom Penh: Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, along with General Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense, General Thongchai Rodyoi, Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Army, and their delegation, participated in discussions with General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Cambodia, General Eth Sarath, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
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Bangkok: European tourists have shown a consistent preference for Thailand as their top travel destination, according to a recent survey conducted by the digital tourism platform Agoda. The survey highlights that for two consecutive years, Thailand has been the most searched Asian destination among European travelers, with Germany leading the pack. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy
Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, has confirmed that Cambodia has encroached 200 meters into a No Man’s Land area along the Thai-Cambodian border. He emphasized the need for negotiations through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), clarifying that this does not equate to yielding, as Thailand possesses substantial information and evidence regarding the situation. The
Royal Thai Armed Forces to Address Thai-Cambodian Border Issue in Special Meeting
Bangkok: The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces has organized a critical meeting with the Special Forces Commanders to address the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border issue. This strategic discussion is scheduled for tomorrow and aims to devise a comprehensive response plan, with the Army Commander taking direct responsibility for the situation. According to Thai News Agency, General Songwit Noonpakdee, the
Abhisit Evades Media Questions on Thai-Cambodian Border Conflict with Humorous Walk
Bangkok: Abhisit Vejjajiva, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, employed a unique tactic to dodge media inquiries regarding the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border conflict. After attending a session with the Special Committee to discuss the establishment of a full-service entertainment complex in the Senate, Mr. Abhisit was approached by reporters seeking his comment on the tense situation at the Thai-Cambodian border.
Investigation Demanded into Royal Thai Police Helicopter Budget and Crashes
Bangkok: An investigation has been initiated into the Royal Thai Police’s budget allocation for the purchase and maintenance of helicopters following multiple crashes, with questions raised about the actual use of the nearly one billion baht budget. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chalat Khamchuang, MP for Roi Et and Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Prevention and
Bangkok: The Prime Minister has initiated a discussion to evaluate the situation at the Thai-Cambodian border, emphasizing adherence to principles of peace and confirming that Thailand does not recognize the authority of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The Prime Minister insists that discussions should focus solely on problematic areas without expanding the issues further. According to Thai News Agency,
Bangkok: Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, has articulated his readiness to draft laws for integrated entertainment venues that align with societal acceptance, emphasizing the inclusion of casinos to enhance Thailand’s economic competitiveness. He conveyed this during a session with the Senate Special Committee on the Study of the Opening of the Entertainment Complex, led by Dr. Weeraphan Suwannammai.