Three Thais arrested for crossing the border near Poipet illegally
Three Thai men were detained last night after sneaking back into Thailand from Poipet town in Cambodia.
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Three Thai men were detained last night after sneaking back into Thailand from Poipet town in Cambodia.
A group of senators are considering asking the Constitutional Court to determine whether suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra can take on the culture minister portfolio, while she is under investigation by the court for alleged gross ethical misconduct over the contents of a leaked phone conversation between her and Cambodian Senate Speaker Hun Sen.
Singapore has urged Thailand and Cambodia to show restraint amid heightened border tensions and to continue dialogue to deescalate the issue.
The opposition Bhumjaithai Party has reversed its decision to seek a no-confidence debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, following her suspension by the Constitutional Court.
The Employment Department will hold a meeting with security agencies and the employment offices in border provinces on Friday, to develop measures to assist about thousands of Cambodian migrant workers whose visas and work permits have expired, but they are unable to return to Cambodia to renew them.
Thailand has condemned Cambodian leaders' calls for regime change in Thailand, describing them as interference in internal affairs and a serious violation of ASEAN and UN charters.
Second Army region commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang has invited Thai citizens to visit ancient temples in the northeastern province of Surin to appreciate their historical beauty and to help support local businesses.
Acting Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said today that he has signed an order appointing Phumtham Wechayachai as the acting prime minister.
Myanmar has officially informed Malaysia, the current ASEAN chair, that it will not support Timor Leste’s accession in October, according to informed sources.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said he had just met with a key professor who was part of Cambodia’s legal advisory team during the country’s case against Thailand at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the interpretation of the 1962 Preah Vihear temple ruling.
One of the Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidates Chaikasem Nitisiri, said today that he is physically fit and ready to assume the premiership if Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra decides to step down or is removed from the post.
A political activist has asked the Senate Speaker to file a complaint with the Constitutional Court, seeking the removal of embattled and suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her new role as culture minister.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has warned Thailand not to cross the line by blocking Cambodian access to the disputed Ta Muen Thom Temple, according to the Khmer Times.
The new 400-baht minimum wage came into effect today in Bangkok, Phuket, Chon Buri, Chachoengsao and Rayong provinces and in the Koh Samui district of Surat Thani province.
The opposition People’s party has demanded the government to withdraw the Entertainment Complex bill, which is due to be debated in the House on July 9th.
The amounts of heavy metals detected in the Kok, Sai and Mekong rivers, from Tha Ton in Mae Ai district to the Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai province, still exceed the standard level, despite the rainy season, according to the Pollution Control Department.