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What is the Emerald Triangle that may lead to a war between two neighbors and bring down a prime minister

The Emerald Triangle dispute: Could this border clash bring war and topple a prime minister? Tensions are rising fast around the Emerald Triangle, a remote but highly sensitive area where Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos meet. It may look like a quiet border …

Thai PM apologises over leaked call with Hun Sen as crisis threatens to topple government

Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, apologised on Thursday for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that provoked widespread anger and threatened to break up her ruling coalition. As pressure grew on Thursday, Paetongtarn …

Anti-government protesters demand Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign over a leaked phone call

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn apologises in wake of leaked audio of call with Cambodia's Hun Sen

Paetongtarn, 38, came to power in August 2024 at the head of an uneasy coalition between Pheu Thai and a group of conservative, pro-military parties whose members have spent much of the last 20 years battling against her father. Growing tensions within the …

Thai prime minister’s leaked phone call with Cambodia’s Hun Sen sparks outrage and political turmoil

Thai political crisis from border dispute

The Thai-Cambodian border dispute has turned into a full-blown political crisis in Thailand. Cambodia's former prime minister and Senate President Hun Sen dropped a bombshell in Thai politics by revealing a taped private conversation that is …

PM urged to resign to avoid the chaos of new elections

PUBLISHED : 20 Jun 2025 at 05:25 The Paetongtarn Shinawatra government should not resort to dissolving the House of Representatives to address weakened political stability, following a leaked phone call between the premier and Hun Sen, the former Cambodian …

Thai stocks hit 5-year low as government teeters on the brink

PUBLISHED : 20 Jun 2025 at 05:58 The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could plunge to a new low of less than 1,000 points, attributed to fresh political upheaval that could collapse the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government and dissolve the House of …

Youngest Thai prime minister faces swift end to her short career

Bangkok – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, scion of the kingdom's most prominent political dynasty, faces an abrupt end to her short career freighted with a family history of power, protests and coups. The 38-year-old accepted King Maha …

Thai govt faces political collapse after PM’s leaked phone call scandal

BANGKOK – Thailand’s government teetered on the brink of collapse after a leaked audio recording of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra criticising the country’s military provoked the withdrawal of support from a key party in her ruling coalition, amid …

Thailand's $1.2 Billion F1 Race Will Be The Most Expensive Ever

Despite the image of glitz and glamour associated with Formula 1, it isn't private or corporate wealth that keeps the world's fastest sport on the road — it's the checkbook of nations. Thailand's government announced on Tuesday that it set …

Unite for safer roads in Thailand

Thailand has recently taken a decisive step to protect lives on the road: since the beginning of June 2025, authorities have stepped up enforcement of the helmet law for both motorcycle riders and passengers, with fines of up to 2,000 baht per person for …

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's prime minister, under siege

By Panu Wongcha-um and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) -After less than a year in office, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has her back to the wall - and little room left to manoeuvre. For months, the 38-year-old - the second …

Thailand's prime minister in hot water over leaked audio: 5 things to know

BANGKOK -- Less than a year after its formation, the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is in crisis as a key party leaves the ruling coalition over a leaked conversation related to Thailand's border disputes with Cambodia. On …

Thai prime minister’s leaked phone call with Cambodia’s Hun Sen sets off political backlash

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologized Thursday for the deepening political turbulence set off by a leaked recording of her negotiations with Cambodia’s former leader in the two nations’ latest border dispute. Calls for …

Prime Minister Paetongtarn falls victim to the tactics of Hun Sen

In the business world, Paetongtarn served as a board member for over 18 companies in the Shinawatra family business group before stepping down to enter politics. She later became Thailand's 31st Prime Minister. It is clear that in the political arena, …

A border skirmish and leaked phone call sees the Thailand-Cambodia dispute surge back to life

As wars in the Middle East and Europe intensify and take on new dimensions, and as a ceasefire holds between India and Pakistan, an old struggle on the Thai-Cambodia land border risks adding to the list of inter-state conflicts. Like many conflicts, the …

How a leaked phone call led to the demand for Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s resignation

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As protests mount and confidence dips, will Thailand’s political instability drag Pattaya down further?

Tourism in the Crossfire: As political unrest brews in Bangkok, Pattaya businesses fear a new wave of cancellations and collapsing confidence. PATTAYA, Thailand – As Thailand stumbles into a new phase of political turbulence, with mounting protests, leaked …

Valerie Roehrs to Officially Launch Campaign for Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 4

DENTON COUNTY, TX, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Valerie Roehrs, a second-generation Texan, lifelong rancher, and successful small business owner, will officially launch her campaign for Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 4 …

South Coast Chorale to Present Special 35th Anniversary Concert on June 28

‘35’ is a Pride month tribute to the power of music to connect us all LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, June 28 at the University Theater located on the CSULB campus in Long Beach, the South Coast …

AMMWEC Announces Changemakers Award Recipient for July 21st Conference in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) is proud to announce that Mr. Adam Reingold and The House of Ruach Foundation, will be honored as a …

TOOTRiS Bolsters Government Solutions with Addition of Public Policy Strategist Kelly Davydov

Veteran systems-builder to expand state and CCR&R collaboration on Child Care modernization SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With nearly two decades of experience building early childhood systems and driving …

Agentes Aduanales de CAAAREM respaldan con plan integral operativos de Secretaría de Economía para combatir contrabando

Proponen la creación del Observatorio del Fraude Comercial para combatir el contrabando conjuntamente con los sectores productivos más afectados CIUDAD DE MEXICO, CDMX, MEXICO, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- - Proponen la creación del Observatorio …

Michelman Names Recipients of $750,000 Donation Pledge

75th Anniversary Contribution Supports Global Organizations Advancing STEM, Environmental Stewardship, and Social Impact CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michelman is fulfilling its 75th anniversary pledge …

TOOTRiS Names Jillian Ritter as Director of Early Childhood Systems

Trusted early education expert to strengthen Child Care systems through innovation and public-sector partnerships SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With more than 25 years of experience in early childhood …

Global Citizen NOW: Sevilla Featuring Pedro Sánchez, Ursula von der Leyen, Mia Mottley, Gaston Browne & More

Hosted by Actress, Humanitarian, and Global Citizen Ambassador Nomzamo Mbatha JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Citizen, the world’s leading advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, today …

Supreme Court Limits Family Rights

The Stonewall Democratic Club condemns SCOTUS for denying families the right to provide lifesaving care for transgender children. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2025 Contact: press …

தமிழரசுக்கட்சி மற்றும் தமிழ் மக்கள் கூட்டணி கூட்டு ஆட்சிஒப்பந்தத்திற்கு எதிரான கண்டன அறிக்கை

தமிழ்மக்களின் நலன்களை பேச்சளவில் வைத்துக்கொண்டு தனது சொந்தநலன்களையும் தமிழ்தேசியவிரோத மேல்சாதிய கோட்பாடுகளை முன்னிறுத்தி அரசியல் செய்யும் திரு.விக்னேஸ்வரன் JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- தமிழரசு கட்சியிலிருந்து …

사우디아라비아, 2025 서울국제도서전 참가

사우디아라비아, 2025 서울국제도서전 참가…문학·출판·번역위원회 주도, 한-사우디 문화 교류 강화 나서 RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 사우디아라비아, 2025 서울국제도서전에서 자국 문화 정체성을 반영한 홍보관 출범

사우디아라비아가 6월 18일부터 22일까지 서울 코엑스(COEX)에서 개최되는 2025 서울국제도서전 에 개막식을 갖고 공식 참가했다. 이번 …

沙特阿拉伯在2025年北京国际图书博览会上开设展馆，由文学、出版与翻译委员会领衔

沙特阿拉伯亮相2025北京国际图书博览会，文学、出版与翻译委员会领衔深化中沙文化合作。 RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 沙特阿拉伯王国今天在中国首都北京的国家会议展览中心，正式开设其在2025年北京国际图书博览会的展馆。该展会于6月18日至22日举行，由沙特文学、出版与翻译委员会领衔组织，汇聚多家文化与国家机构的参与。本次活动是“2025 …

Frontline Global Launches Urgent Evacuation Operations in Israel Amid Escalating Conflict

AMMAN, JORDAN, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frontline Global, a leading membership-based travel assistance and emergency evacuation organization, is actively conducting evacuation operations across Israel for both members and non-members …

NMAC Applauds FDA Approval of Lenacapavir for PrEP | Urges Equitable Access Amid Federal Rollbacks

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Lenacapavir as a twice-yearly injectable PrEP marks a breakthrough in HIV prevention, especially for communities hardest hit by the …

University and College workers raise the alarm on proposed changes in Bill 33

Toronto, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Universities and Colleges Coalition (OUCC) is deeply concerned with the proposed changes in Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025. Bill 33 represents an existential threat to the …

달러, 5월 CPI 둔화로 수년래 최저치로 하락 – EBC Financial Group, 6월 인플레이션 구도에서 비대칭적 위험 경고

완화된 인플레이션 수치가 금리 인하 기대를 자극하고 있으나, EBC는 근원 물가의 지속적인 압력과 다가오는 관세 효과를 감안할 때 섣부른 낙관론에 경계할 것을 당부했습니다. DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 5월 미국 소비자물가지수(CPI)가 예상보다 낮게 발표되면서 연방준비제도(Fed)의 정책 전환에 대한 시장 기대가 다시 살아났습니다. 이에 따라 미국 달러는 지난 …

Dólar atinge mínima em anos após CPI de maio desacelerar — EBC alerta para riscos assimétricos na inflação de junho

Inflação mais branda eleva apostas de corte de juros, mas EBC alerta para otimismo precoce diante de pressões no núcleo e impacto das tarifas. DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Um Índice de Preços ao Consumidor (CPI) dos EUA …

Breaking Bad Science Advisor Dr. Donna J. Nelson is Martin Luther King Fellow at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

President Trump’s Education Department Can Ask Universities to Communicate to Students Dangers of Street Drugs NORMAN, OK, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Donna J. Nelson has been named a Martin Luther King (MLK) Fellow at …

NATO Legislators Visit London to Discuss Transatlantic Economic Tensions

19 June 2025 The United Kingdom (UK) is investing for a future as a leader among NATO’s European Allies. In this new era for defence and security, when Russia is waging war on the European continent and probing European defences elsewhere, the UK believes …

OP-ED: The fall of the Dutch government – that took longer than expected

By Michiel Kruyt and Femke de Vries On 3 June, the Dutch government collapsed. Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), walked out of the four-party coalition over a created dispute on asylum policy, effectively bringing down the …