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Border clashes continue as leaders await Trump call
Read more: Border clashes continue as leaders await Trump callSURIN – Renewed fighting raged at the border of Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday morning, with combat heard near centuries-old temples, ahead of expected phone calls from US President Donald Trump to the leaders of the two countries.
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Thailand steps up strikes on Cambodian drone bases
Read more: Thailand steps up strikes on Cambodian drone basesThai military personnel have been coming under heavy attack from Cambodian drones, prompting Thailand to step up efforts to destroy drone launch sites, many of which are located at casino buildings just across the border.
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Temporary reopening of checkpoint to Cambodia abruptly ended
Read more: Temporary reopening of checkpoint to Cambodia abruptly endedImmigration authorities in Sa Kaeo province have abruptly terminated the temporary reopening of the crossing to Poipet after just one day, amid questions about the motive behind the reopening.
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Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 600
Read more: Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 600JALALABAD (AFGHANISTAN) – A massive rescue operation was underway in Afghanistan Monday after a strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks flattened homes in the impoverished nation, killing more than 600 people, the interior ministry said.
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More landmines found laid near Surin’s border with Cambodia
Read more: More landmines found laid near Surin’s border with CambodiaThe Royal Thai Army said on Monday that more PMN-2 anti-personnel landmines, allegedly laid by Cambodian soldiers, had been found in Thai territory in Surin province.
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Phuket sees bumper year for property market
Read more: Phuket sees bumper year for property marketDespite a weak first half and the continued absence of Chinese buyers, Phuket’s residential market in 2025 is expected to be among the busiest in terms of new launches and sales, according to property analysts.
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Buy now, bankrupt later
Read more: Buy now, bankrupt laterBuy now, pay later (BNPL) services have swiftly risen in popularity in Thailand, riding the wave of e-commerce expansion and the appeal of flexible payment options that let consumers purchase now and settle later in instalments.
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Scam centre ‘war room’ picks up pace
Read more: Scam centre ‘war room’ picks up paceThe Royal Thai Police (RTP) has launched a full-time joint operation with Japan and India, the first of its kind, as part of the efforts to dismantle Cambodia-based call centre syndicates.
