By Panu Wongcha-um and Devjyot Ghoshal BANGKOK, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Voters in Thailand turned out in numbers on Sunday for a general election defined by a three-way battle between conservative, progressive and populist camps, with no single party expected to secure a clear majority and prolonging the specter of political instability. Prime Minister Anutin … Read more
HONG KONG (AP) — Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand met with their Chinese counterparts on Monday as Beijing’s government, building on its growing presence in the world diplomatic arena, sought to play a stronger mediating role in the violent border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries. The trilateral meeting, held in a southwestern … Read more
BANGKOK (AP) — A Chinese man allegedly trying to cross illegally into Thailand from Cambodia was injured Saturday when he stepped on a land mine, the Thai army announced, repeating its accusations that Cambodian forces were planting weapons against personnel in territory claimed by both countries. Army Spokesman, Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree was quoted as … Read more