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Thai military

Cambodia, Thailand defence officials to meet on Dec 24 for truce talks, says Thai foreign minister

Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said neither the US nor China were involved in the decision for discussions between the two countries to resume.
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said neither the US nor China were involved in the decision for discussions between the two countries to resume.

News analysis

Border casinos caught in Thailand-Cambodia crossfire

The photo, taken on Dec 13, 2025, shows damage to a casino caused by Thai strikes in Pursat Province, amid clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
The photo, taken on Dec 13, 2025, shows damage to a casino caused by Thai strikes in Pursat Province, amid clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 16, 2025

Finland's President Alexander Stubb, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, businessman and former U.S. presidential adviser Jared Kushner, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, along with other European leaders, pose for a group photo at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, December 15, 2025. Kay Nietfeld/Pool via REUTERS
Finland's President Alexander Stubb, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, businessman and former U.S. presidential adviser Jared Kushner, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, along with other European leaders, pose for a group photo at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, December 15, 2025. Kay Nietfeld/Pool via REUTERS

Thailand cuts Laos fuel route as Cambodia border conflict deepens

A military truck carries a tank on a road amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Surin province, Thailand, December 11, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
A military truck carries a tank on a road amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Surin province, Thailand, December 11, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Thailand considers blocking fuel exports to Cambodia as border conflict escalates

Military personnel carry the coffin of Private Mustageem Chema, covered by the Thai national flag, during a procession ceremony to transport bodies to their home town, at a military airport amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand, December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Military personnel carry the coffin of Private Mustageem Chema, covered by the Thai national flag, during a procession ceremony to transport bodies to their home town, at a military airport amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand, December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Thailand confirms first civilian killed in week of Cambodia fighting

Displaced residents rest at a temporary camp in Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province on Dec 14, 2025, amid clashes along Cambodia-Thailand border.
Displaced residents rest at a temporary camp in Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province on Dec 14, 2025, amid clashes along Cambodia-Thailand border.

News analysis

Thailand’s snap poll set to boost odds for PM Anutin, but risks loom

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul greets his cabinet on the day he speaks to members of the media to announce the dissolution of parliament at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul greets his cabinet on the day he speaks to members of the media to announce the dissolution of parliament at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

US involvement in Thai-Cambodian border conflict unlikely to produce peace

Displaced people queue for food at a temporary shelter amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Displaced people queue for food at a temporary shelter amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

UNESCO urges urgent protection of cultural heritage Preah Vihear Temple amid Cambodia-Thailand conflict

UNESCO reminded all parties of their obligations to protect cultural heritage, which includes the Preah Vihear Temple, under international law.
UNESCO reminded all parties of their obligations to protect cultural heritage, which includes the Preah Vihear Temple, under international law.

Thailand to build 10km fence at border with Cambodia

Thai rangers patrol along the Thai-Cambodian border at Ban Nong Ya Kaeo in Sa Kaeo province, Thailand, on Sept 19.
Thai rangers patrol along the Thai-Cambodian border at Ban Nong Ya Kaeo in Sa Kaeo province, Thailand, on Sept 19.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.