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Thai authorities have reaffirmed that Ban Nong Ya Kaeo in Sa Kaeo Province is fully within Thai territory, rejecting Cambodian claims and detailing their lawful, internationally guided response to violent Cambodian protests on September 16–17

Sa Kaeo governor formally protests Cambodian incursions, vandalism, and assaults on Thai forces at Ban Nong Ya Kaew; calls for immediate action

Riot police in Thailand have prepared 10 water cannon trucks in response to ongoing protests by Cambodian nationals at Ban Nong Ya Kaew, Sa Kaeo province

The Royal Thai Army refutes Cambodia's claims over the Sept 17 border clash at Ban Nong Ya Kaeo in Sa Kaeo. Thailand asserts protesters illegally occupied Thai territory, used tear gas/rubber bullets following international protocols after peaceful talks failed.

Statement on the incursion and protest by Cambodian nationals in Ban Nong Ya Kaew, Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo province. With reference to reports concerning the incursion and protest by Cambodian nationals against the placement of security barricades by Thai officials in Ban Nong Ya Kaew, Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo province on 17 September 2025, about which the Royal Thai Army has already issued clarifications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to emphasise the following: 1. Implementation of measures by the Thai side were all undertaken well within Thailand’s sovereign territory. Attempts to obstruct the work of Thai officials resulted in injuries to some Thai officials. The removal of security barricades placed by Thai authorities are unlawful acts constituting numerous offences under Thai law.

The Royal Thai Army said the use of tear gas and rubber bullets against Cambodian protesters was in line with international crowd-control standards

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) said on Wednesday that its forces had clashed with Cambodian protesters at Ban Nong Ya Kaeo, in Sa Kaeo’s Khok Sung district

About 100 Cambodian protesters stormed into the border area at Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo and dismantled razor wires erected by Thai soldiers on Tuesday afternoon

Three referendums required for constitutional amendments, says Constitutional Court

Thailand's top court orders former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to spend one year in jail

The Thai Army says Cambodian protest at Ban Nong Chan violates ceasefire agreement, warns of immediate legal action if sovereignty is breached

Tensions rise as Cambodian civilians confront Thai soldiers at border in Nong Chan .Tensions escalated along the Thai-Cambodian border in Nong Jan, located in the Khao Sam Kaeo district of Sa Kaeo province, after Thai authorities installed a three-language (Thai, English, and Khmer) sign warning Cambodian nationals to vacate Thai territory. This comes after the Governor of Sa Kaeo ordered the relocation of 170 Cambodian families who had encroached on Thai land.

Royal officials have rejected a request by the ruling party to dissolve parliament, Thailand's acting prime minister says

Cambodian villagers mobilized in protest near the border at Baan Nong Jan, Sa Kaeo Province, on Thursday morning after Thai authorities posted signs ordering Cambodian villagers who had encroached on the border to leave the area. Thai authorities deployed reinforcements

The Thai military will maintain the barbed wire fencing it has erected at several sites along the border with Cambodia and will not remove it, as demanded by Phnom Penh, outgoing Second Army Region Commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang said yesterday.

The ruling Pheu Thai party was told today, by the opposition People's party, to go ahead with House dissolution without waiting for the party’s hoped-for support for its prime ministerial candidate. Parit Wacharasindhu said that the ultimate goal of the People's party is for the House to be dissolved and not for a new prime minister to administer the country in its current state for even longer

The Thai embassy in Jakarta on Sunday warned Thai tourists and expatriates in Indonesia to avoid areas where violent protests against the Indonesian government were taking place

The ruling Pheu Thai Party announces it is also accepting the conditions announced by the main opposition People's Party in exchange of the latter voting for Pheu Thai PM candidate Chaikasem Nitisiri. Conditions are: dissolve the House of Parliament within 4 months and quickly pushing for the drafting of a new constitution

Caretaker acting PM Poomtham Wechayachai nis calling for a special cabinet meeting on August 30th to discuss the political direction after PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's removal as prime minister

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office after the Constitutional Court ruled. The entire Cabinet has been dismissed from office

PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra was found guilty of violating the constitution by the Constitutional Court during the audio clip between her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. The court cited Paetongtarn's saying to Hun Sen that the Second Army Region Commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang is on the opposite side of her "demonstrated the weakness of domestic [Thai] politics." The court also stated that the PM made an open-ended concession to Hun Sen and will benefit Hun Sen wothout considering Thai "national security" in an attempt to salvage her popularity, thus placing her personal benefits above national benefits

Thai military strengthens Nong Chan border after Cambodian protest.The Thai military reinforced security along the Nong Chan border in Sa Kaeo Province after Cambodian protesters attempted to dismantle barbed wire, acting Defence Minister Lt. Gen. Natthaphon Narkphanit said

Thai military attaché in Phnom Penh sends protest letter to Cambodia after finding distorted facts in leaked RBC border talks results. Thailand says Cambodia's public statements misrepresent 22 Aug meeting outcomes and undermine bilateral trust

Thailand insists Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo is Thai territory, rejecting Cambodia’s claims. MFA cites past protests over encroachment and flag-raising

Thai Army says Cambodia is using civilians to encroach on Ban Nong Chan, violating MOU 2000, and ignoring repeated protests despite Thailand’s restraint

Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said today that Thailand will formally submit a protest to the United Nations against Cambodia, over the latest landmine explosion on Thai territory on Tuesday, in which one Thai soldier had one of his legs blown off

The US Secretary of State said the country expects the governments of Cambodia and Thailand to fulfill their commitments to end the conflict.

Here is a hard copy of the 13-point GBC agreements between Thailand and Cambodia

Thai-Cambodia Agree on 13-Point Ceasefire Agreement to Maintain Peace (Translated from Thai as released by the Thai Foreign Ministry.). The extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) meeting between Thailand and Cambodia has concluded, with both nations agreeing to a 13-point ceasefire agreement. The key points are as follows: * Cessation of Hostilities: Immediately cease the use of all types of weapons and end attacks on civilians, civilian targets, and military targets in all areas and circumstances. * Maintain Current Positions: Maintain current troop deployment as of July 28, 2068, with no troop movements or patrols into the other side's positions. * No Reinforcements: No additional troops will be deployed along the entire Thai-Cambodian border. * No Provocative Actions: Refrain from any provocative actions that could escalate tensions. This includes military activities in the airspaces or territories of the other side, as per the ceasefire status

Police have arrested “Hi-so Luk Nat”, a wealthy Bangkok resident who became a high-profile figure in anti-government protests in 2021, on drug charges and seized numerous weapons after a woman accused him of threatening her and forcing her to take drugs