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The director-general of the Protocol Department in the Thai ministry of foreign affairs, Chakkrid Krachaiwong, has received a copy of the credentials of Qatar’s ambassador to Thailand, Abdulaziz bin Mohamed al-Sada. 

Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement, following three days of talks after violent confrontations between the two bordering countries.The Cambodian Ministry of Defense said in a statement that the ceasefire includes all kinds of weapons, civilian and military targets on both sides.The two countries announced Wednesday that military officials from both sides began talks after the conflict killed at least 86 people. 

Seven civilians were killed and at least 20 others were injured on Tuesday after Thai artillery shelling struck Cambodian territory, as violence continued to escalate along the border between the two countries.Spokesperson for Cambodia's Ministry of National Defense, Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, said the shelling targeted areas inside Cambodia, resulting in the deaths of at least seven civilians and injuries to 20 others.She described the attacks as "inhumane and brutal," saying they constituted a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement and the joint declaration signed by the prime ministers of both countries on October 26 under the auspices of US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who currently chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).In Bangkok, the Thai military announced the deaths of two soldiers in border clashes with Cambodia, bringing the total number of Thai military fatalities to three since fighting resumed on Sunday."A total of three soldiers have been killed, one on December 8 and two on December 9," the military said in a statement, adding that Thailand would take steps to expel Cambodian forces from the Thai territory.Thailand and Cambodia have long disputed sovereignty over several areas along their shared 817-kilometer land border, a dispute that dates back more than a century. Armed clashes have occurred intermittently, with the most serious confrontation being a week-long exchange of artillery fire in 2011.Tensions escalated again last May after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a skirmish, prompting both sides to significantly reinforce their border deployments. The situation later deteriorated into full-scale armed clashes following the collapse of diplomatic efforts.

A lion kept at a private home in Thailand got loose and attacked a young boy, leaving him in hospital, the wildlife department said Sunday.The lion attacked the child, who was hospitalised with unspecified injuries, while he was walking on a public road Saturday night in western Kanchanaburi province, about a two-hour drive from the capital Bangkok, the department said in a statement.Local media said the boy was on his way home from playing with other children when the big cat pounced on him.Lion ownership is legal in Thailand, where the captive population has exploded in recent years, with nearly 500 registered in zoos, breeding farms, petting cafes and homes.But experts have warned the trend endangers animals and humans, and likely fuels illicit trade domestically and abroad.The lion's owner, who the wildlife department identified only as Parinya, was charged with violating wildlife protection laws, and faces up to six months in prison and a 50,000 baht ($1,500) fine if convicted.The lion was seized by authorities, the department said, adding that a wildlife breeding centre had prepared a new home for it.Parinya told local TV he was "shocked" when he learned of the attack, saying the female lion got loose after it was removed from its cage while it was being renovated."I apologise for what happened, it was an accident," he said, adding that he will pay compensation and for the boy's medical treatment.In its statement, the wildlife department urged people who "keep wild animals to be aware of the potential dangers, as all animals have a ferocious instinct"."Any unforeseen incident that affects the life and property of others will be punished and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," it added.Since 2022, Thai law has required owners to register and microchip lions, and inform authorities before moving them, but there are few enclosure or welfare requirements.Last month, a zookeeper was mauled to death by several lions at a safari park on the outskirts of Bangkok, raising scrutiny of the facility, which offers lion- and tiger-feeding trips for about $40 per person.

The Thai embassy in Doha, in collaboration with Qatar Museums (QM), is set to open a week-long exhibition, titled “Thailand’s Innovative Upcycling for Everyday Life” at M7 Gallery Monday.The exhibition, which runs until September 14, aims to showcase Thailand’s expertise and best practices of circular economy with Qatar by highlighting Thailand’s successful journey.It demonstrates how science and creativity can offer tangible, scalable alternatives to unsustainable consumption, making the circular economy part of daily life.According to the embassy, the exhibition will also showcase to local researchers, designers, public servants, and the general public that wastes can be turned into usable items and encourage recycling/upcycling for a truly circular economy.Building on Thailand’s participation at the Earthna Summit 2025, this exhibition will underline Thailand’s human-centred approach to sustainability integrating modern technology, local wisdom, and environmental responsibility to promote inclusive, practical, and enduring development.Featured exhibits will include sustainable products made from recycled plastic, agricultural by-products, marine debris, and industrial waste, ranging from eco-textiles and biodegradable packaging to artisanal homeware and lifestyle items.The exhibition is open to the public.