Fresh Landmines Found Near Surin Ruins Prompt Visitor Alert, Ottawa Treaty Complaint
Thailand warns visitors after four landmines found near Surin ruins. Learn about safety measures, 2km clear zones and upcoming Ottawa Convention appeal.
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Thailand warns visitors after four landmines found near Surin ruins. Learn about safety measures, 2km clear zones and upcoming Ottawa Convention appeal.
Sixteen Thai fighter jets hit Phnom Dong Rak hours before today’s ceasefire, shutting border checkpoints and forcing Thai-Cambodian traders to reroute goods.
On 8 Feb 2026, Thailand holds its first dual poll: elect MPs and vote on a new constitution. Discover dual-ballot rules, key deadlines, how to vote confidently.
A 72-hour ceasefire trial between Thailand and Cambodia offers a path to resume border trade, clear land mines and stabilize communities. Read more.
Compare plans from Bhumjaithai and the People’s Party to scrap Thailand’s draft for an all-volunteer army—costs, contracts and taxpayer impact. Read more.
Explore Thailand’s 2025 social media highlights—from border standoffs and exploding T-Pop fandoms to flood-relief command centers. Essential insights for expats.
With Prawit and Thirachai out, Palang Pracharath has 15 days to name a new PM candidate—a pivot that could reshape Thailand’s 2026 general election landscape.
Learn how the Thai-Cambodian ceasefire in Chanthaburi will reopen border markets, restart durian exports and revive livelihoods in eastern Thailand. Learn more.
Cambodian rocket barrages have driven 18,000+ Sa Kaeo villagers into shelters. Get travel warnings, Route 348 updates, and details of Bangkok’s UN complaint.