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PM Anutin told President Trump: Thailand defends its people from Cambodian attacks
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he told United States President Donald Trump that Cambodia violated its peace declaration with Thailand, its attacks killed Thai people and damaged properties and the country had to defend the life of its people.

US plan ‘sees Ukraine joining EU in 2027’
KYIV - Ukraine could join the European Union as early as January 2027 under the latest US plan to end the war with Russia, a senior source familiar with the matter told AFP on Friday.

Caretaker government ‘still has full authority’
Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has insisted that the recent House dissolution will not affect Thai military operations along the border with Cambodia, as the caretaker government retains full authority on national security.

Thai taekwondo stars smash gold target
Taekwondo had entered the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games with a bold promise of delivering at least five gold medals. By yesterday evening, the Thai squad had not only met that target but surged past it, collecting three more titles to lift their tally to six — with one full day of competition still to come.

Supanida and Ratchanok march into badminton semis
Defending champion Supanida Katethong and Ratchanok Intanon booked their berths in the women’s singles semi-finals of the badminton competition, guaranteeing Thailand at least a bronze medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Friday.

War Elephants run riot over Singapore
Thailand struck three unanswered second-half goals to rout Singapore 3-0 in their final Group A match at Rajamangala National Stadium on Thursday night, securing a place in the semi-finals of the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Cambodia getting help with ‘kamikaze’ drones, says Thailand
Assessments of drone debris indicate that the devices used by Cambodian forces closely resemble first-person-view (FPV) “kamikaze” drones widely deployed in the Russia–Ukraine war, according to a source in the 2nd Army Area.

Tenth Thai soldier killed as clashes intensify
Another Thai soldier has been confirmed killed in combat at Hill 677 in Ubon Ratchathani, raising the military death toll to 10 amid escalating clashes with Cambodian forces.

Poll could put key economic measures on hold
The second phase of the popular “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme for another 10 million Thai consumers is among the key economic measures that will probably have to be put on hold as the country prepares to go to the polls.

Liverpool boss Slot to talk with unhappy Salah
LIVERPOOL - Liverpool boss Arne Slot said he would speak to Mohamed Salah on Friday before deciding on the forward’s availability for this weekend’s match against Brighton.