JERTIH, July 26 — Malaysia has proposed that Thailand and Cambodia use the General Border Committee as a mechanism to resolve diplomatic disputes between the two countries, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

SISAKET, July 26 — Fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border extended into a third day and new flashpoints emerged today as both sides said they had acted in self-defence in the border dispute and called on the other to cease fighting and start negotiations.

PHNOM PENH, July 26 — Cambodia's State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has prohibited all flights from flying across fighting zones with Thailand.

PHNOM PENH, July 26 — Ongoing military clashes along the Cambodian-Thai border have forced thousands of villagers in northern Cambodia to flee their homes since fighting broke out on Thursday (July 23) morning.

PUTRAJAYA, July 26 — Malaysia will continue engaging with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand to propose a peace process in response to the border conflict between the two countries, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PHNOM PENH, July 26 — The United Nations (UN) has urged Cambodia and Thailand to exercise maximum restraint after their long border disagreement erupted into a bloody battle on Thursday (July 24) morning.

BANGKOK, July 25 — Malaysians in Thailand are urged to be vigilant and avoid non-essential travel to areas bordering Cambodia, as checkpoints and tourist areas in seven provinces in northern and northeastern Thailand have been closed amid escalating border tensions between the two neighbours.

NEW YORK, July 25 — United Nations (UN) secretary-general Antonio Guterres urged Thailand and Cambodia to exercise maximum restraint, a UN spokesman said Thursday, reported Xinhua.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the positive signals and willingness shown by Bangkok and Phnom Penh to consider a ceasefire to prevent further hostilities along the two countries' borders.

PETALING JAYA, July 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes both Thailand and Cambodia will cease military engagements along their disputed borders and enter into peace talks soon.

BANGKOK, July 24 — The Malaysian Embassy in Thailand has advised Malaysians to avoid disputed areas along the Thai-Cambodian border amid rising military tensions between the two neighbours.

BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, July 24 — A Thai F-16 fighter jet bombed targets in Cambodia today, both sides said, as weeks of tension over a border dispute escalated into clashes that have killed at least nine civilians, including a child.

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 today.

BANGKOK, July 24 — A fresh clash between Thai and Cambodian troops erupted early Thursday along the disputed border, amid heightened tensions following a downgrade of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

PHNOM PENH, July 24 — The Cambodian government downgraded diplomatic relations with Thailand to the lowest level today, state media reported.

CHONBURI, July 11 — Thailand's baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation Moo Deng celebrated her first birthday yesterday, devouring a massive tropical fruit platter alongside her mother as throngs of adoring fans turned up for her four-day party.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Thailand remains hopeful that the latest reciprocal tariff rate of 36 per cent on its exports to the United States (US) is not final.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Thailand has commended Malaysia’s leadership as Asean chair this year, praising its effective stewardship and support for Timor-Leste’s accession in October, a milestone that will mark the regional bloc’s first expansion in decades.

BANGKOK, July 9 — Thailand's consumer confidence declined for a fifth consecutive month in June, hitting the lowest rate in 28 months, due to concerns over ongoing political uncertainty and global trade tensions, a survey showed today, reported Xinhua.

BANGKOK, July 8 — Thailand’s cabinet yesterday withdrew a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, citing the need for more time to engage with the public and create more understanding about the issue.