Cambodian soldiers opened fire at a Thai military base in the northeastern province of Surin and launched rockets toward Si Sa Ket on Thursday morning as hostilities in the disputed border area worsened, according to the Royal Thai Army.

Advanced Info Service (AIS) has launched AIS SIAM, a new landmark under the “playhouse with purpose” concept, designed for Generation C (Gen C) or the so-called creative generation yet open to all.

Public criticism of the recent ruling by the 12th Military Circle Court in Prachin Buri regarding two suspects involved in the controversial death of young cadet Pakapong “Moei” Tanyakan has been growing.

Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has denied interfering in a new ministry investigation targeting the head of its Department of Lands, saying the probe is aimed at clearing doubts over the latter’s handling of the Khao Kradong land dispute in Buri Ram.

The Thai-Cambodian border dispute has escalated dramatically after five more Thai soldiers were injured by landmines — one losing a leg — in a disputed area of Ubon Ratchathani province on Wednesday afternoon.

The House on Wednesday passed an amendment bill allowing people aged 15 and over to buy tickets in a weekly retirement lottery, with the money saved up and accessible at age 60.