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Cambodia Welcomes Stronger ASEAN Role in Border Monitoring Mission
Terry Felix​​   3 hours ago​   2mn Read

Cambodia Welcomes Stronger ASEAN Role in Border Monitoring Mission

BANTEAY MEANCHEY, May 8, 2026 — Cambodia reaffirmed its support for the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) monitoring the ceasefire along the Cambodia-Thailand border during a leadership handover ceremony on Friday, as the Philippines formally assumed command of the regional mission. According to Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence, the ceremony took

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Cambodia Welcomes Stronger ASEAN Role in Border Monitoring Mission

Cambodia Welcomes Stronger ASEAN Role in Border Monitoring Mission

Terry Felix​​   3 hours ago​   2mn Read

BANTEAY MEANCHEY, May 8, 2026 — Cambodia reaffirmed its support for the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) monitoring the ceasefire along the Cambodia-Thailand border during a leadership handover ceremony on Friday, as the Philippines formally assumed command of the regional mission. According to Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence, the ceremony took

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What’s behind Suu Kyi’s transfer to house arrest?

What’s behind Suu Kyi’s transfer to house arrest?

Terry Felix​​   20 hours ago​   5mn Read

The transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest has been welcomed cautiously abroad, but experts say Myanmar's military may be using it to boost legitimacy as the nation remains engulfed in civil war. Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest

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Thailand to Raise International Airport Passenger Fee by 53% From June

Thailand to Raise International Airport Passenger Fee by 53% From June

Terry Felix​​   4 hours ago​   2mn Read

BANGKOK, May 8, 2026 — Thailand’s Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) said international airfares will rise after the country approved a sharp increase in passenger service charges at its six main airports, though officials said the move is unlikely to significantly affect tourism demand. The new international passenger service charge

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Thailand Unilaterally Voids Maritime Boundary Agreement With Cambodia

Thailand Unilaterally Voids Maritime Boundary Agreement With Cambodia

Terry Felix​​   7 hours ago​   4mn Read

The 2001 MoU set up a framework for discussions on joint oil and gas exploration in areas of the Gulf of Thailand claimed by both sides. Thailand has cancelled a longstanding agreement with Cambodia over joint offshore energy exploration in the Gulf of Thailand, a move likely to worsen further

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Chinese National Held in Thailand for Alleged Cyber Theft of Game Data

Chinese National Held in Thailand for Alleged Cyber Theft of Game Data

Terry Felix​​   22 hours ago​   2mn Read

BANGKOK, May 7, 2026 — Thai authorities have arrested a Chinese programmer accused of hacking into the database of a major gaming company in China and stealing source code to develop a copycat game, in a case highlighting growing regional cooperation against cybercrime. The suspect, identified only by the surname

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$4 Million Bitcoin Transfer After Brit’s Pattaya Death

$4 Million Bitcoin Transfer After Brit’s Pattaya Death

Terry Felix​​   Thursday 30 April 2026​   1mn Read

PATTAYA, April 30 — Thai police are investigating the transfer of more than $4 million in bitcoin from the account of a British man shortly after his death in Pattaya, following a complaint filed by his family. The case emerged during a child custody hearing in Chonburi on Tuesday, where

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