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Clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces continued into early Monday morning as their leaders are set for talks Monday to halt the deadliest clash between the neighbours in more than a decade, with the US sending mediators after President Donald Trump used tariffs threats to press for a ceasefire.

The Thai military denies Cambodia’s claim that Thailand used chemical weapons and says it is an example of the daily lies told by the Cambodian side.

A man shot dead five people before committing suicide at the Or Tor Kor market in Chatuchak district of Bangkok on Monday.

Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan, chairman of the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC), assessed the government’s performance over the past year by categorising progress in three groups: achievements, pending tasks, and areas of concern.

Thai and Cambodian leaders are set to hold talks on Monday in a bid to end the deadliest clash between the two Southeast Asian nations in over a decade, a peace initiative driven by US President Donald Trump, who used the threat of tariffs to press for a ceasefire.

Growers of durian and coconut in Southeast Asia are expecting a hectic time ahead as they grapple with rising demand from mainland Chinese buyers who prefer high-quality fresh fruits against the backdrop of a weak consumption market.