Thailand, Laos to strengthen efforts against cross-border crime and haze
Thailand and Laos vowed yesterday to work together in tackling online scams, human trafficking and PM2.5 airborne pollution.
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Thailand and Laos vowed yesterday to work together in tackling online scams, human trafficking and PM2.5 airborne pollution.
China’s Assistant Minister of Public Security, Liu Zhongyi, has apologised to the Thai public if his actions have caused any misunderstanding or misperception, stating that he respects Thailand's sovereignty and local laws, said Thai defence minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia has cautioned ultra-nationalists in Thailand and Cambodia against escalating border disputes between the two countries.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called on Wednesday for a "peaceful" resolution to a row with Thailand over a disputed Khmer temple in a sensitive border area.
Taiwan has named Thailand as one of five Southeast Asian destinations where their citizens are at risk of falling victim to online scammers. The other four countries are Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.
Shwe Kokko, Myanmar - Battered and bruised Chinese workers from online scam centres in Myanmar faced an anxious wait to return home, as Beijing and Thailand finalised plans on Wednesday for their repatriation.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for an engagement “with all relevant stakeholders” to find a solution to the on-going crisis in Myanmar.
China has asked Thailand to maintain its cuts on electricity, fuel, and internet services, which were imposed on five locations in Myanmar since February 5, despite appeals from Myanmar to lift them.
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic will pay an official visit to Thailand this weekend to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss mutual challenges, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This will be Sonexay’s first visit to Thailand and marks the 75th anniversary of Thai-Lao diplomatic relations. During his visit, Sonexay and his spouse will have an audience with Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand. He will hold a bilateral meeting...
Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra says he has begun meeting with key leaders of Myanmar’s various ethnic groups, to explore ways to resolve the ongoing armed conflict in the country.
Thai Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has expressed concern over an incident last Thursday, at the Prasat Ta Muen Thom ruins in Surin province, where a group of Cambodians, including some soldiers, sang a patriotic song.
China’s Assistant Minister for Public Security, Liu Zhongyi, and his delegation are in Myawaddy township of Myanmar this afternoon, for talks with the country’s interior ministry about the repatriation via Thailand of about 500 Chinese nationals working in scam call centres.