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Thai-Cambodian Border Clash

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Thai-Cambodian Border Clash On July 24, 2025, tensions escalated along the Thai-Cambodian border, particularly in Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province, where clashes were reported between the two militaries. Cambodian BM21 Rocket Hits Gas Station Store At around 1:40 PM, residents of Ban Phue heard three loud artillery explosions before a fire broke out at a convenience store located within a gas station. The fire is believed to have been caused by a Cambodian BM21 rocket. The incident injured many students and local residents. Emergency responders and military personnel rushed to assist the injured and extinguish the fire promptly. 2nd Army Region Confirms Incident Thailand’s 2nd Army Region confirmed in a statement that a Cambodian BM21 rocket landed in Ban Phue, Kantharalak District. They also noted ongoing clashes in several border areas. Latest Developments Over 20 injuries reported, including students. Convenience store and gas station severely damaged. Residents within 5km radius evacuated. Thai authorities preparing a formal diplomatic protest. The situation remains under close watch, with the Thai government and military emphasizing efforts to control the conflict and protect citizens in the affected border regions.

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Thailand’s Constitutional Court Suspends PM Paetongtarn Over Controversial Call with Cambodian Senator Hun Sen

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Thailand’s Constitutional Court Suspends PM Paetongtarn Over Controversial Call with Cambodian Senator Hun Sen At 1:22 PM on July 1, 2025, Thailand’s Constitutional Court unanimously accepted a petition filed by the Senate Speaker, seeking a ruling on whether Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s status as a minister has been terminated due to her alleged misconduct, as per Section 170 paragraph 3 and Section 82 of the Constitution. The petition arises from a leaked audio clip of a conversation between Paetongtarn and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. The Court has ordered the respondent to submit a defense within 15 days, as stated in Section 54 of the Organic Act on Constitutional Court Procedures B.E. 2561 (2018). Regarding the request for suspension, the Court voted 7 to 2 in favor of temporarily suspending Paetongtarn from her duties as Prime Minister, citing reasonable doubt under Section 170 paragraph 3 and Section 82 paragraph 2 of the Constitution. The suspension is effective from July 1, 2025, and will remain until the Court delivers its final ruling.

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Thailand to Negotiate Reciprocal Tariff with U.S., Finance Minister Says Transparency and Strategic Lobbying Are Key

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Thailand to Negotiate Reciprocal Tariff with U.S., Finance Minister Says Transparency and Strategic Lobbying Are Key Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira revealed that Thailand has secured a slot to negotiate the reciprocal tariff issue with the United States. He is scheduled to travel next week for discussions with 2–3 key stakeholders, although further details have not been disclosed at this stage. Minister Pichai also posted on social media about the cost of hiring professional lobbyists. He noted that in general, consultancy fees in the U.S. range from USD 20,000 to 300,000 per month, depending on the scope and complexity of the services. However, in the case of reciprocal tariffs—a highly complex and urgent matter involving substantial trade value—specialized firms with strong policy-level connections in the U.S. government may charge significantly higher fees. “I assure full transparency and accountability. In the U.S., such contracts must be publicly disclosed via the Department of Justice’s website. Without the right representatives, the right strategy, and a well-equipped team that understands the U.S. system, Thailand risks losing its market share, disrupting exports, and harming farmers and entrepreneurs,” said Pichai.

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PEA Confirms: “No Suspension of Electricity Supply to Cambodia” – Zero Usage at All 8 Trade Points

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PEA Confirms: “No Suspension of Electricity Supply to Cambodia” – Zero Usage at All 8 Trade Points June 26, 2025 – 8:00 PM: In response to recent reports regarding tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border, the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) of Thailand clarified that it has not suspended electricity distribution to the Kingdom of Cambodia, despite having power purchase agreements at 8 official border trade points. According to the latest electricity usage data, Cambodia has recorded zero electricity consumption across all 8 points of purchase, as follows: 1. Ban Khlong Luek Municipality, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo → Poipet District, Banteay Meanchey (Circuits 1 and 2) 2. Kap Choeng (Chong Chom), Surin → O’Smach, Oddar Meanchey 3. Ban Hat Lek, Khlong Yai, Trat → Ban Hat Sai Yao, Koh Kong 4. Ban Subtaree, Soi Dao, Chanthaburi → Phnom Proek, Battambang 5. Ban Suansom, Soi Dao, Chanthaburi → O’Lau, Kamrieng, Battambang 6. Ban Khao Din, Khlong Hat, Sa Kaeo → Sampov Loun, Battambang 7. Ban Laem, Pong Nam Ron, Chanthaburi → Kamrieng, Battambang 8. Ban Nong Prue, Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo → Malai, Banteay Meanchey Conditions for Suspension or Termination of Power Supply PEA stated that electricity supply may be suspended or terminated under the following circumstances: A formal request for contract termination is submitted by the Cambodian party (either the Cambodian government or embassy). The National Security Council of Thailand (NSC) issues an official directive to cease electricity supply and terminate the agreement. Contract violations occur, such as failure to pay electricity bills or insufficient security deposit. “As of now, no official instructions have been issued by the NSC, nor have there been any formal requests from Cambodia to cancel electricity supply agreements.” – PEA Statement This clarification comes amid heightened tensions at the Thai-Cambodian border. The PEA reiterated its commitment to honoring

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Thai PM Paetongtarn Visits Sa Kaeo Border Amid Cambodia’s Military Mobilization

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Thai PM Paetongtarn Visits Sa Kaeo Border Amid Cambodia’s Military Mobilization June 26, 2025 – The Thai-Cambodian border has once again drawn attention as Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited Sa Kaeo province to assess the impact of recent border control measures. On the same day, Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen posted images of himself visiting troops near the border in a show of military support. PM Paetongtarn Holds High-Level Talks on Cross-Border Impact At 10:15 a.m., the Prime Minister chaired a meeting at Aranyaprathet School’s Chalerm Phrakiat Building in Sa Kaeo. The discussion focused on the socio-economic consequences of the restricted border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia. She was joined by key officials, including Gen. Natthaphon Nakphanich (Deputy Minister of Defense), Wuttikrai Leewiraphan (Permanent Secretary for Commerce), Arsit Sampantarat (Permanent Secretary for Interior), the Governor of Sa Kaeo, and senior military commanders from Region 1. PM Paetongtarn thanked all departments for their hard work and urged them to continue helping affected citizens. She also emphasized the need for transparent communication to prevent misinformation in border communities. Hun Sen Mobilizes Support, Accepts Army Chief Role Coinciding with the Thai PM’s visit, Hun Sen, now President of Cambodia’s Senate, made his first public border inspection in recent years. Dressed in camouflage, he met with soldiers stationed in Samraong District, Oddar Meanchey Province, and listened to briefings from field commanders. “Hun Sen accepted a request to become Chief of the Armed Forces,” said Chea Thirith, his spokesperson, during a military gathering on June 26. “This reflects his full backing for the troops, especially in logistics and defense readiness.” Hun Sen’s Facebook page stated that the Cambodian military is on alert following the May 28 incident where Cambodian troops were allegedly fired upon by Thai forces. Military assets have reportedly been moved to

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Royal Thai Police Launches “Transfer Fast, Scammers Smile” Campaign

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Inviting Thais to “Strike Back” Against Call Center Scams On June 26, 2025, the Royal Thai Police, led by Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelaboot, Inspector General and Director of the Cybercrime Prevention Center, officially launched the Thai Cyber Ranger project along with the campaign “Transfer Fast, Scammers Smile” to encourage Thai citizens to “Strike Back” against online scams and call center fraud. Key Objectives Raise public awareness of digital threats Encourage safe behavior: ⚠️ Think before you click ⚠️ Question before you believe ⚠️ Judge before you transfer Reduce cybercrime cases, especially those under 1 million baht Strategic Collaborations With support from partners like Cyber Police, Ichitan, True, TrueMoney, CP Extra, BTS, 7-Eleven, Plan B Media, and Rangsit University 2 Campaign Channels Online: Videos, infographics, hashtag activities (#TransferFastScammersSmile) On-ground: LED screens on BTS/MRT, in-store ads at 7-Eleven, and community workshops Highlight Activities Cybersecurity panel discussions with government and private leaders Real stories from scam victims Live workshops simulating scam scenarios Campaign Goals Reach over 10 million people within 2 months Reduce cybercrime cases by at least 10% by the end of 2025 🚨 “Transfer Fast = Scammers Smile” reminds everyone to pause and think before falling into a scam.

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เจ้าหน้าที่ EOD ทำลายวัตถุต้องสงสัยหน้าสนามบินภูเก็ต

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เจ้าหน้าที่ EOD ทำลายวัตถุต้องสงสัยหน้าสนามบินภูเก็ต วันที่ 25 มิถุนายน 2568 เจ้าหน้าที่เก็บกู้วัตถุระเบิด (EOD) เข้าทำลายวัตถุต้องสงสัยที่ซุกซ่อนอยู่ในรถจักรยานยนต์ บริเวณลานจอดรถของท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต ตำบลสาคู อำเภอถลาง จังหวัดภูเก็ต ห่างจากอาคารผู้โดยสารราว 200 เมตร เพื่อความปลอดภัยของประชาชนและผู้โดยสาร จากการประสานงานของตำรวจภูธรจังหวัดภูเก็ตเมื่อเวลา 15.40 น. หลังจับผู้ต้องสงสัยและได้รับข้อมูลจากการข่าวว่าท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ตอาจตกเป็นเป้าหมายของผู้ไม่หวังดี จึงได้ส่งทีม EOD และสุนัข K9 เข้าตรวจสอบ พร้อมปิดกั้นพื้นที่โดยรอบ เจ้าหน้าที่พยายามตัดวงจรวัตถุต้องสงสัยในเบื้องต้น แต่เนื่องจากไม่แน่ใจว่ามีวงจรแฝงเพิ่มเติมหรือไม่ จึงตัดสินใจใช้แรงดันน้ำยิงทำลายเพื่อความปลอดภัยสูงสุด ขณะนี้ท่าอากาศยานยังเปิดให้บริการตามปกติ แต่อาจมีความไม่สะดวกด้านจราจร ผู้โดยสารควรเผื่อเวลาในการเดินทาง พล.ต.ต.สินเลิศ สุขุม ผู้บังคับการตำรวจภูธรจังหวัดภูเก็ต เปิดเผยว่า ขณะนี้ยังไม่สามารถยืนยันได้ว่าวัตถุดังกล่าวเป็นระเบิดหรือไม่ และหากเป็นจริงคาดว่าจะเกิดความเสียหายรุนแรงกว่านี้ โดยยังอยู่ระหว่างการส่งวัตถุดังกล่าวไปตรวจสอบทางนิติวิทยาศาสตร์ ทั้งนี้ มีการตั้งข้อสังเกตว่ารถจักรยานยนต์คันดังกล่าวอาจเกี่ยวข้องกับผู้ต้องหาที่ถูกจับในพื้นที่จังหวัดพังงา แต่ยังต้องตรวจสอบเส้นทางและความเชื่อมโยงอีกครั้ง โดยเบื้องต้นได้รับแจ้งจากพลเมืองดี และไม่มีข้อมูลว่าเกี่ยวข้องกับเหตุในต่างประเทศแต่อย่างใด เมื่อ EOD เข้าเก็บกู้วัตถุด้วยการยิงแรงดันน้ำ ก็เกิดเสียงดังขึ้นทั้งจากตัววัตถุและอุปกรณ์ยิง จากนั้นเจ้าหน้าที่พิสูจน์หลักฐานได้เข้าพื้นที่เพื่อเก็บวัตถุและส่งตรวจอย่างละเอียดอีกครั้ง การบินยังคงให้บริการตามปกติ แต่แนะนำให้เผื่อเวลาเดินทางเข้าสนามบิน เนื่องจากมีการควบคุมพื้นที่บางส่วน

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