Thailand
4,000-year-old evidence of psychoactive betel nut chewing found in Southeast Asia - study
Betel nut, the seed of the areca palm fruit, is often chewed inside a betel leaf with lime. The practice has been known for its psychoactive effects, including heightened alertness and euphoria.
Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli father killed in Thailand motorcycle crash, son seriously injured
Thai prime minister says no ceasefire reached with Cambodia
The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump announced that the two countries had agreed to “cease all shooting" on Friday.
Trump says Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to renew ceasefire following previous failed deal
"They have agreed to CEASE all shooting effective this evening, and go back to the original Peace Accord," US President Donald Trump posted on social media.
Thai PM moves to dissolve parliament, setting stage for elections
Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat told Reuters that the move followed a disagreement with the largest parliamentary grouping, the opposition People's Party.
Thailand, Cambodia keep fighting across contested border ahead of expected Trump calls
Thailand and Cambodia's border clashes enter day four, with Trump set to mediate after deadly fighting and civilian casualties.
Trump claims he can end Thailand–Cambodia fighting as rockets hit civilians
Trump listed a number of wars that he claimed he helped stop, including between Pakistan and India, and Israel and Iran, before commenting on the renewed conflict in Southeast Asia.
The unattended farewell ceremony of a Thai murder victim - comment
No ministers were in attendance in this morning’s ceremony, nor were any foreign ambassadors. Though today was for a Thai national, it could have been anyone of their own.
Israel, Thailand mourn together as slain Thai hostage Rinthalak returns home in touching ceremony
“Their hopes, and even their right to dream, were taken away along with their lives and freedom,” the Thailand’s ambassador to Israel said.
Deadly Cambodia-Thailand clashes surge on contested border as Trump's ceasefire crumbles
"Thailand is determined to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and therefore military measures must be taken as necessary," Defense Ministry spokesperson said.
'There was nothing I could do': Thai family's long wait for slain Gaza hostage ends
For months, the family waited through multiple hostage releases, hoping Sudthisak would be among those freed alive. Each time brought disappointment.
After Cambodia war, Thailand signs $108m deal for Israel’s Barak MX missile system
The deal for the system comes shortly after Thailand fought a deadly war with neighboring Cambodia
Trump to announce transition to Phase II of Gaza deal, 'Board of Peace' by Christmas - Axios
The report cited two US officials and a Western source familiar with the details.
