Thailand – Page 3 – The Defense Post

Nov- 2025 -

13 November

A Royal Cambodian Armed Forces soldier reacts to a simulated improvised explosive device hidden inside bushes along the roadway during Counter-IED training at the Peacekeeping Operations School in Kampong Speu province, March 15. Idaho Army National Guard soldiers partnered with RCAF during Angkor Sentinel 2012, an annual bilateral military exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and hosted by Cambodian forces.

Cambodia Says Thai Troops Kill One in Fresh Border Clashes

Cambodia and Thailand traded accusations of fresh clashes along their border on Wednesday, with Phnom Penh reporting one civilian shot dead in hostilities flaring after Bangkok paused implementation of a US-backed peace deal.

12 November

Asia Pacific

The HTMS Chakri Naruebet (CVH 911) aircraft carrier

Rojoef Manuel

Thailand’s Flagship Carrier to Receive New Management Capability From Thales

Thales has received a contract to provide an Integrated Platform Management System for the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Chakri Naruebet (CVH 911) aircraft carrier, marking a key step in modernizing the nearly three-decade-old ship.

11 November

Asia Pacific

File photo of a Thai soldier standing outside the Government Public Relations Department in Bangkok

Staff Writer With AFP

Thailand Says ‘Hostilities’ Remain Despite Cambodia Peace Pact

Thailand's army said on Tuesday "hostilities still remain" with Cambodia, a day after Bangkok suspended the implementation of a US-backed peace deal over a landmine blast that wounded four troops.

10 November

Asia Pacific

Thai military personnel stand guard overlooking the Moei river on the Thai side of the shared border with Myanmar

Staff Writer With AFP

Thailand Suspends Cambodia Deal After Landmine Injures Troops

Thailand announced on Monday it was suspending the implementation of a peace agreement with neighbouring Cambodia after a landmine blast injured two Thai soldiers near the border.

Oct- 2025 -

27 October

Arms

A member of the Royal Thai Armed Forces prepares for a Stinger/Starstreak engagement near Lop Buri, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, as part of Exercise Cobra Gold. Cobra Gold is a longstanding symbol of the U.S.-Thai Defense alliance. The exercise demonstrates asteadfast commitment toward enhancing critical capabilities and readiness required to address the full spectrum of security challenges in the Indo-Pacific together. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Noah Carlsson)

Rojoef Manuel

Thailand to Form New Defense Science Body to Cut Military Import Dependence

Thailand has approved the creation of a new Defence Science and Technology Department to coordinate military research and strengthen the country’s ability to develop its own defense technologies, according to local media.

26 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Thailand, Cambodia to Sign Peace Deal as Trump Arrives in Malaysia

US President Donald Trump will witness the signing of a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia as soon as he arrives Sunday in Malaysia, he said while en route to Asia.

20 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar Junta Raids Major Scam Center, Seizes Starlink Devices

Myanmar's junta raided one of the country's most notorious internet scam centres and seized Starlink devices, it said Monday, after an AFP investigation revealed an explosion in their use in the billion-dollar black market.

15 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump to Attend Signing of Thailand-Cambodia ‘Peace Deal’

US President Donald Trump will attend the ceremonial signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia at an upcoming summit of Southeast Asian nations.

Sep- 2025 -

30 September

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