The threat of tariffs should not be used to pressure Thailand to start talks with Cambodia and halt renewed border fighting, the Thai foreign minister told Reuters on Tuesday, underlining that it was up to its neighbour to de-escalate the conflict.

Renewed combat this week has killed 6 Cambodian civilians and 3 Thai soldiers Read more at The Business Times.

Thailand launched air strikes along its border with Cambodia on Dec 8 as fighting broke out along their disputed border, threatening a delicate US-brokered peace accord.

The conflict, which U.S. President Trump tried to mediate, centers on a century-old disagreement over borders mapped during France's colonial rule, with both sides claiming a smattering of boundary temples.

Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of Thailand will represent the host country in sailing at the 33rd SEA Games.

The ​Thai Foreign Minister underlined ‍that it was up to its neighbour to de-escalate the conflict.  Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Southeast Asian Games officially open in Bangkok on Tuesday with security for athletes tightened due to fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.

Thailand has launched air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, its military said, after both countries accused each other of breaching a