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Bangkok Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
Thai cyber war room on alert for border-related attacks
Thai authorities have established a 24-hour war room to monitor and respond to potential cyberattacks and other online misbehaviour arising from the conflict along the Thai-Cambodian border. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has found evidence of attempts by hackers to launch cyberattacks on Thailand through distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting government websites, minister Prasert Jantararuangtong said on Saturday. The ministry is working with the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to prevent any attempts to hack government websites. So far, no damage has been reported, said Mr Prasert, also a deputy prime minister. 'A 24-hour war room has been set up to closely monitor cybercrime attacks, both on the physical and cyber fronts. So far, the attacks have been contained, and the situation remains under control,' said Mr Prasert. He also warned of a growing campaign of disinformation, allegedly originating from Cambodian sources. However, AI-created deepfakes, hate speech and other forms of bad online behaviour are not limited to one country. 'We are maintaining round-the-clock surveillance of cyber warfare activities, both in real-time and in the digital domain,' said the minister. 'There have also been efforts to spread disinformation, such as false claims about a Thai F-16 being shot down or Cambodian forces reclaiming ancient temples from Thailand. These reports are untrue,' he said. The DE Ministry is actively countering false narratives by issuing clarifications and blocking the spread of disinformation across digital platforms. 'We are committed to ensuring the Thai public has access to accurate information,' said the minister.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Thai civilian killed, child among several injured as border clash with Cambodia escalates
BANGKOK, July 24 — One Thai civilian was killed and three others, including a five-year-old child, were seriously injured following a clash between Thai and Cambodian troops in a disputed border area early Thursday. Thai government spokesperson Jirayu Huangsap said the child was in critical condition, while the two other injured individuals were family members of the deceased. According to reports from the ground, he said more than seven Thai soldiers were believed to have sustained injuries following the clashes. 'Thai authorities have evacuated residents from the affected area for their safety,' he said in a statement on Thursday. Jirayu said the Royal Thai Armed Forces field commanders have been authorised to make real-time decisions. 'All border crossings have been closed since 8 am this morning,' he said. Smoke and fire rise from a convenience store at a gas station, amid the clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, in Kantharalak district, Sisaket province, Thailand, July 24, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. — TPBS handout pic via Reuters Cambodia and Thailand have been involved in a bitter diplomatic row since May 28, following a border clash between the two countries' soldiers along the Preah Vihear border. One Cambodian soldier was killed in the shootout. The two Southeast Asian neighbours have been disputing an 817-km undemarcated border for decades, which continues to sour diplomatic ties. On Wednesday, the Thai government downgraded diplomatic relations with Cambodia in immediate retaliation after a Thai soldier was injured by what the government claimed was a newly planted landmine. The Cambodian government reciprocated by lowering its diplomatic ties with Thailand to the lowest level on Thursday. So far, there have been no statement on casualties from Cambodian officials. — Bernama
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Thai civilian killed, several injured in clash with Cambodia
BANGKOK: One Thai civilian was killed and three others, including a five-year-old child, were seriously injured following a clash between Thai and Cambodian troops in a disputed border area early Thursday (July 24). Thai government spokesperson Jirayu Huangsap said the child was in critical condition, while the two other injured individuals were family members of the deceased. According to reports from the ground, he said more than seven Thai soldiers were believed to have sustained injuries following the clashes. "Thai authorities have evacuated residents from the affected area for their safety,' he said in a statement on Thursday. Jirayu said the Royal Thai Armed Forces field commanders have been authorised to make real-time decisions. "All border crossings have been closed since 8 am this morning,' he said. Cambodia and Thailand have been involved in a bitter diplomatic row since May 28, following a border clash between the two countries' soldiers along the Preah Vihear border. One Cambodian soldier was killed in the shootout. The two Southeast Asian neighbours have been disputing an 817-km undemarcated border for decades, which continues to sour diplomatic ties. On Wednesday, the Thai government downgraded diplomatic relations with Cambodia in immediate retaliation after a Thai soldier was injured by what the government claimed was a newly planted landmine. The Cambodian government reciprocated by lowering its diplomatic ties with Thailand to the lowest level on Thursday. So far, there have been no statements on casualties from Cambodian officials. - Bernama
