China aims to extend geopolitical clout to Thailand via BRI route
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) China is now reported to be eyeing northern Thailand, especially along the Thai–Myanmar border, with its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) playbook to build strategic influence in the region. China’s move to extend its geopolitical influence in the area is disguised as development assistance, according to an article in the […]
Thailand, Cambodia sign agreement on ceasefire
Chanthaburi, Dec 27 (IANS) Thai Defence Minister Natthapon Nakpanich and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Seiha on Saturday signed an agreement on ceasefire at a border checkpoint in Thailand’s Chanthaburi Province. Earlier in the day, the Cambodian Ministry of Defence said that it reached consensus with Thailand on the content of the […]
Thailand-Cambodia border talks enter second day as clashes ease
Bangkok/Phnom Penh, Dec 25 (IANS) Thailand’s military announced on Thursday that border negotiations with Cambodia have entered the second day, with overall clashes along the frontier showing a downward trend. According to Thai media reports, the Secretariat meeting of the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) kicked off at around 9 am local time on the […]
Thailand, Cambodia start General Border Committee Secretariat meeting
Bangkok, Dec 24 (IANS) Military delegates from Thailand and Cambodia convened a meeting at the Thai side of the border in Chanthaburi province on Wednesday to prepare for formal talks regarding a ceasefire and monitoring mechanisms along their disputed border. The Secretariat-level meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) began at the Ban Phak Kat […]
South Korea urges peaceful resolution to Cambodia-Thailand clashes
Seoul, Dec 23 (IANS) South Korea on Tuesday urged Cambodia and Thailand to hold talks to resolve escalating border clashes, welcoming efforts by neighbouring countries to ease tensions. “We appreciate ASEAN’s efforts to de-escalate tensions and seek a peaceful resolution to the situation,” South Korea’s foreign ministry spokesperson Park Il said in a commentary. “The […]
ASEAN Foreign Ministers urge Cambodia and Thailand to cease hostilities
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 22 (IANS) The Foreign Ministers of Association of SouthEast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries, who held a ‘special meeting’ in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur on Monday to address the current situation between Cambodia and Thailand, have urged both countries to exercise restraint and take immediate steps for the cessation of all forms of […]
No end to military operations until threats against territory, people cease: Thai PM
Bangkok, Dec 13 (IANS) Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said in a social media post on Saturday that his country will continue its military operations until Thailand’s territory and people are no longer under threat. Anutin also responded to US President Donald Trump’s earlier remarks, stating, “It’s definitely not a roadside accident.” Trump had previously […]
India values Thailand as long-time friend, important maritime neighbour: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday said that India values Thailand as a “long-time friend” and a “very important” neighbour. He noted that India’s Act East policy has found a match in Thailand’s Look West policy. Making remarks during his meeting with Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in […]
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 303, widespread damage in Thailand
Jakarta, Nov 29 (IANS) A total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia’s Sumatra region, the country’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday. BNPB Chief Suharyanto told a press conference that North Sumatra suffered the highest number of casualties, with 166 deaths […]
Thailand to hold bilateral talks on border issues after Cambodia’s ICJ warning
Phnom Penh, June 4 (IANS) Cambodia and Thailand are scheduled to hold a Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting on June 14 in Phnom Penh, centering on the border issues, as confirmed by the Cambodian foreign ministry on Wednesday. The meeting comes at a time after soldiers of both countries briefly exchanged gunfire at the border […]
