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Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict

Cambodia's Defence Minister Tea Seiha (left) and Thailand's Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit posing with documents during the special General Border Committee meeting on Dec 27.
Cambodia's Defence Minister Tea Seiha (left) and Thailand's Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit posing with documents during the special General Border Committee meeting on Dec 27.

Thailand’s PM expresses hope for ceasefire with Cambodia by Dec 27

Cambodians take part in a march to call for a truce in fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Cambodians take part in a march to call for a truce in fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border.

Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM Anutin says

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul looks on at the venue of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul looks on at the venue of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Elusive wild cat last seen in 1995, feared extinct, rediscovered in Thailand

An ecological survey recorded 29 sightings of flat-headed cats at the Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand.
An ecological survey recorded 29 sightings of flat-headed cats at the Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand.

Thailand, Cambodia trade accusations of strikes during border talks

People look at a damaged bridge after Thailand carried out air strikes in an area between Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap provinces on Dec 20, 2025.
People look at a damaged bridge after Thailand carried out air strikes in an area between Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap provinces on Dec 20, 2025.

Former Thai leader Abhisit Vejjajiva among Democrat Party’s prime ministerial picks for Feb 8 polls

Former Thai leader Abhisit Vejjajiva was introduced as one of the three prime ministerial candidates of Thailand’s Democrat Party on Dec 26, 2026.
Former Thai leader Abhisit Vejjajiva was introduced as one of the three prime ministerial candidates of Thailand’s Democrat Party on Dec 26, 2026.

Myanmar’s civil war pushes infectious disease over its borders

Myanmar’s health care system has been hollowed out over decades by juntas that prioritised weapons over health budgets.
Myanmar’s health care system has been hollowed out over decades by juntas that prioritised weapons over health budgets.

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.

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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.