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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 7 June 2025
Defence Minister Quashes Coup Rumours Amid Thai-Cambodian Tensions File photo courtesy of Thai PBS World Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has swiftly brushed aside concerns about a potential coup following public dissent over the government's handling of the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border tensions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362948-defence-minister-quashes-coup-rumours-amid-thai-cambodian-tensions/- 1
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So Long And Thanks For All The Fish - Ukraine bombs Russian Nuclear Bombers
https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2025/06/6/7213202/ Different perspective then the "end of the World" posters in this thread. Trump's envoy Kellogg says Ukrainian strike on Russian strategic bombers could become "forcing function for peace" -
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Report Defence Minister Quashes Coup Rumours Amid Thai-Cambodian Tensions
File photo courtesy of Thai PBS World Thailand's Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has swiftly brushed aside concerns about a potential coup following public dissent over the government's handling of the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border tensions. The minister, speaking out in response to coup talks stirred by some nationalist voices, assured everyone that he maintains open communication with military leaders, all pointing to no signs of military intervention. Phumtham urged those fuelling nationalist fervour to recognise that war is best avoided and cautioned against stirring problems. He advised the public to stay optimistic, stressing the importance of separating issues of national sovereignty from those of diplomatic relations. The minister highlighted that global challenges require diplomacy to resolve disputes. Many are questioning the military's strong stance, with some speculating it might ignite a coup, yet the defence minister affirmed the army's commitment to its duties without any conflict with the government. He firmly stated that the army is prepared to defend national sovereignty. The discussion comes in the wake of border clashes at Chong Bok, where the death of a Cambodian soldier on May 28 prompted the Thai 2nd Army Region to call on the government to temporarily close the border with Cambodia due to alleged trespassing. However, in a move indicating an effort to ease tensions, Mr Phumtham discouraged the military from fully closing the border, acknowledging Cambodia's recent filing with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to address disputed territories. This decision has left some military elements disgruntled, and public sentiment is rising, questioning whether the Thai leadership appears weaker in contrast to Cambodia. Some critiques have hinted at possible influences from the Shinawatra family's interests, particularly former Cambodian leader Hun Sen. Meanwhile, former yellow-shirt leaders and conservative academics, known for their opposition to ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, have urged the current government to adopt a stronger stance on the border disputes. Facing pressure, the government's response to the border issues has also been entangled with ongoing controversies regarding Thaksin's extended hospital stay and Pheu Thai's push for the casino bill. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-07 -
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Transport Bus Operators Protest Ministry’s Ban on Double-Decker Coaches Along ‘Risky’ Routes
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Community Mushroom Forager Stumbles Upon RPG and Landmine Near Thai-Cambodian Border
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Politics Royal Thai Fleet on High Alert Amid Border Tensions
Sending the Navy to Ubon? Golly!
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