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Thailand

US urges Cambodia and Thailand to end weeks of deadly violence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated President Donald Trump’s desire for peace in a call with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated President Donald Trump’s desire for peace in a call with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.

Thailand says Hindu statue removed to control border area

Videos showing the demolition of the Vishnu statue using a back-hoe loader circulated on Thai social media pages and in local media on Dec 22.
Videos showing the demolition of the Vishnu statue using a back-hoe loader circulated on Thai social media pages and in local media on Dec 22.

Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party picks Sihasak as second PM nominee

Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has been listed behind party leader and current Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has been listed behind party leader and current Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire

A damaged bridge in an area between Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap provinces on Dec 20 after air strikes carried out by Thailand.
A damaged bridge in an area between Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap provinces on Dec 20 after air strikes carried out by Thailand.

Cambodia slams demolition of Hindu statue by Thai army

Videos showing the demolition of the Vishnu statue using a back-hoe loader circulated on Thai social media pages and in local media on Dec 22.
Videos showing the demolition of the Vishnu statue using a back-hoe loader circulated on Thai social media pages and in local media on Dec 22.

Thailand’s Anutin picked as PM candidate in 'consequential' February polls

Thailand’s caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, gestures during an event to unveil policies ahead of the general election in February, in Bangkok, Thailand, December 24, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Thailand’s caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, gestures during an event to unveil policies ahead of the general election in February, in Bangkok, Thailand, December 24, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Thailand sets demands ahead of four days of Cambodia peace talks

Clashes erupted on Dec 7, 2025, with at least 44 people killed and more than half a million civilians displaced.
Clashes erupted on Dec 7, 2025, with at least 44 people killed and more than half a million civilians displaced.

Singapore muay thai fighter Winnia Leow’s confidence boosted by strong finish in 2025

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Singapore muay thai fighter Winnia Leow, (right) 26, in a training session at Pineapple MMA in Selegie on Dec 22, 2025.
202583200491: Gin Tay/ kkmuay22/ Kimberly Kwek /
Singapore muay thai fighter Winnia Leow, (right) 26, in a training session at Pineapple MMA in Selegie on Dec 22, 2025.

Myanmar nationals caught with 10 drones in Bangkok: Police

Debris reportedly belonging to a drone, which was shot down by Myanmar resistance fighters, is pictured in south-eastern Myanmar, in June 2024.
Debris reportedly belonging to a drone, which was shot down by Myanmar resistance fighters, is pictured in south-eastern Myanmar, in June 2024.

Thailand eyes tax, trading curbs to limit ‘huge’ gold transactions as baht surges

Thailand’s currency is soaring as traders sell gold in US dollars in foreign markets and then swop the US currency for baht.
Thailand’s currency is soaring as traders sell gold in US dollars in foreign markets and then swop the US currency for baht.

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