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Thai-Cambodia Tensions Ease Ahead of Defense Ministers’ Meeting
Thailand and Cambodia hope a meeting of their defense ministers in September will help rebuild cross-border relations after two years of tensions and armed clashes. The improved diplomatic outlook follows the election in July of the Thai government under Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Continue reading
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Thai Election Winner Moves to Form Coalition Government
Yingluck Shinawatra, the leader of the victorious Pheu Thai party in Thailand’s Sunday elections, has announced plans for a new majority coalition in parliament. Her announcement came as outgoing Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, head of the Democrat Party, announced his resignation as leader following the party’s defeat at the polls Yingluck set to go Pheu Thai Party leader Yingluck Shinawatra says she is ready to form a five-party coalition government. Continue reading
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Domestic Politics Drive Thai-Cambodia Border Dispute
Some regional political analysts say domestic politics are driving the escalating tension between Thailand and Cambodia. There are conflicting opinions, though, about whether the current border dispute is likely to lead to military confrontation or is just political posturing. The Preah Vihear Hindu temple, situated on the border of Thailand and Cambodia has been a source of friction for years. Continue reading
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