THAILAND SMASHES MALAYSIA-SINGAPORE DRUG SYNDICATE (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
BANGKOK, Oct 23 (Bernama) — The Thai authorities have seized assets worth more than 83 million baht (about RM8.3 million) from an international drug syndicate helmed by a Malaysian and two Singaporeans, it was reported today.
Laos beefs up patrols at border with Thailand, Cambodia (Borneo Bulletin)
BANGKOK (dpa) – Laos has beefed up patrols to prevent “any untoward happenings” in Champassak province, part of the tri-border area where Laos, Cambodia and Thailand meet, state radio broadcasts said Thursday.
Thailand, Cambodia say clashes behind them (Thailandnews.net)
Thailand and Cambodia have put on a joint brave face, saying they were confident this month’s border clashes were behind them. A Thai soldier died on Tuesday (local time) from wounds sustained on Oct…
England’s World Cup off to a winning start as Peacock’s men bash Papua in Townsville (Daily Mail)
England got out of jail in their opening match at the Rugby League World Cup as they fought back to beat Papua New Guinea. Tony Smith’s side trailed at half-time in Townsville but their class told in the second half.
Maoist rebels kill 6 soldiers in Philippine south (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A Philippine army vehicle hit a crude land mine planted by communist rebels who then opened fire on the troops inside killing six soldiers and wounding two, an army commander said on Saturday.
Cambodian, Thai leaders agree to avoid border conflict: ministers (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The Thai and Cambodian prime ministers agreed during a meeting here on Friday that their nations would prevent any more armed clashes over a border dispute, their foreign ministers said.
Thailand and Cambodia vow peace (Thailandnews.net)
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to resolve a border dispute peacefully “for the sake of our neighbourliness”. Bilateral talks on the issue were held on the sidelines of the Asia-Europe summit (Asem…
England v Papua New Guinea (Sporting Life)
England’s World Cup hopes received a boost when they were greeted by perfect conditions at the Dairy Farmers Stadium for their eagerly-awaited opening World Cup clash with Papua New Guinea.
Vietnam-Cambodia border landmark planting scheme moves ahead (Vietnam Net)
VietNamNet Bridge The chairmen of the Vietnam-Cambodia Joint Committee for Land Border Demarcation and Landmark Planting, met in Phnom Penh between Oct. 23-24.
Thailand, Cambodia resolve to settle border feud (USA Today)
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia resolved Friday to settle their countries’ border dispute peacefully, foreign ministers from the two nations said.
Former ally of Philippine leader backs impeachment (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
A former key ally of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo endorsed an impeachment complaint against her on Saturday.
6 Philippine soldiers killed in rebel ambush (AP via Yahoo! News)
Communist rebels triggered a land mine and opened fire on a Philippine army unit in an ambush that killed six soldiers in the country’s troubled south, a military spokesman said Saturday.
MALAYSIA WHIP MYANMAR 4-0 TO SET UP FINAL DATE WITH VIETNAM (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) — Host Malaysia booked a spot in the Merdeka Cup final for the second consecutive year after whipping last year’s finalist, Myanmar 4-0, in their semifinal match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil tonight.
