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Finance Foreign Nationals Face Account Bans in Bangkok Bank Crackdown
Well, yes! I've been a Bangkok Bank account holder for 20 years and have never had any issues. -
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Report Bangkok Cab Incident Sparks Debate on Passenger Rights
think that she should give up the booze -
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Hun Sen Urges Calm as Border Clash Rekindles Thai-Cambodian Tensions
Tensions flared on the Cambodia–Thailand border yesterday morning as troops from both sides exchanged gunfire in a long-disputed area, leaving one Cambodian soldier dead and sparking urgent diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. The incident occurred at around 5:30am near Chong Bok, a contested zone in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province. Thai military officials claim Cambodian forces entered a no-occupation zone in violation of a bilateral agreement. A Thai patrol allegedly approached to engage in routine dialogue, but was met with gunfire—prompting a 10-minute exchange. Thailand’s Major General Winthai Suvaree said the Thai soldiers returned fire only after being shot at, while Cambodia’s Major General Mao Phalla insisted details of the clash remain unclear, noting such accusations were “not new.” The firefight resulted in the death of 47-year-old Cambodian Master Sergeant Soun Roan. Cambodia’s Ministry of Defence asserts the gunfire erupted on their side of the border—in Preah Vihear province—noting that Cambodia does not seek conflict, but is prepared to defend its territory. Both militaries rapidly established communication and agreed to a ceasefire. Senior commanders are now engaged in negotiations to de-escalate tensions and prevent further incidents. The region has seen sporadic border flare-ups over the years, most notably between 2008 and 2011 during the Preah Vihear temple dispute. Those clashes caused casualties, displaced civilians, and strained diplomatic ties until an International Court of Justice ruling in 2013 affirmed Cambodia’s sovereignty over the temple area. Cambodian leaders, including Prime Minister Hun Manet and Senate President Hun Sen, have urged restraint while defending the nation’s right to territorial integrity. Hun Sen warned against fuelling nationalist sentiment, drawing parallels to the politically charged violence of the past. As both sides pursue talks, experts caution against allowing political opportunists to exploit the incident. Pou Sothirak, a senior advisor at the Cambodia Centre for Regional Studies, emphasised the need for level-headed diplomacy and public transparency to prevent a spiral into renewed conflict. For now, the guns have fallen silent—but the border remains tense, and the shadow of past wars looms large. -2025-05-29 -
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Finance Foreign Nationals Face Account Bans in Bangkok Bank Crackdown
It only affects "tourists", not people who are living here. -
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Trump Administration Halts New Student Visa Interviews Amid Social Media Vetting Push
Depends if they are pro hamas. Thats why future americans will forego college as parents would rather their kids be stupid than brainwashed -
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'Where you come from? What your Job? How long you stay Thailand?'
FYI: That phrase actually comes from being POOR and is rooted in not having enough to eat.
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