National News · PoliticsThailand-Cambodia War 2025 Dec: Safety Guide for Travellers
Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have displaced over 500,000 people. Should you travel to thailand in Dec or Jan 2025? Read more
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National News · PoliticsBorder Clashes Displace 200,000, Delay Thai Polls, Trigger Wartime Powers
Thai-Cambodian border clashes have displaced 200,000 residents, postponed Thailand’s election and granted PM Anutin sweeping wartime powers. Stay updated.
National News · Politics180,000 Evacuees Crowd New Sa Kaeo Shelters Amid Border Strife
Over 180,000 Sa Kaeo residents have fled Thai-Cambodian shelling, filling five shelters and stalling ฿65-billion border trade. Latest on curfew, aid, outlook.
Politics · EconomyLandmines and Curfews Disrupt Thai-Cambodia Border Trade as Talks Stall
Landmines and curfews shutter markets and displace villagers along the Thai-Cambodia border, while stalled peace talks fuel fears of wider conflict. Read more
Politics · EconomyThai Army Denies Civilian Toll as Sa Kaeo Border Trade Halts
Sa Kaeo border trade has ground to a halt after clashes on the Thai-Cambodian frontier; Bangkok denies civilian deaths, risking ฿1.3 billion in monthly losses.
Politics · EconomyAbhisit Unveils Youth-Driven, Anti-Corruption and Green Agenda for Thailand’s Democrat Party
Ex-premier Abhisit Vejjajiva is back, steering Thailand’s Democrat Party toward a youth-led, green and anti-corruption reboot to reclaim southern voters.
National News · PoliticsThai F-16s Strike Casino Drone Bases, Half-Million Evacuated
Thai F-16 strikes demolished casino drone hubs on the Cambodia border, triggering evacuations of over 500,000 in Ubon, Surin, Buriram and Trat.
Politics · National NewsUndecided Voters Could Tip or Derail Thailand’s 2026 Election
Almost one third of Thai voters remain undecided ahead of the 2026 election. Learn issues swaying them, provinces to watch, and how parties will earn support.
Politics · National NewsThai Tank Strike Destroys Arms Cache in Cambodian Casino; Border Curfews Imposed
Thai tanks shelled a suspected arms depot in a Cambodian casino opposite Sa Kaeo, prompting curfews, halted border trade and a flood of refugees into Thailand.