Thailand’s Second Army Area chief insists troops fully armed to defend borders

UBON RATCHATHANI, Thailand: The chief of the Second Army Area, Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, assured on Wednesday (July 9) that Thai troops are fully armed to defend the nation’s borders against incursions by Cambodian forces at disputed areas. However, he expressed hope that the two governments would resolve their border conflicts peacefully. Speaking to reporters during...

Chinese military ships docking in Malaysia is normal, says Tok Mat

SEREMBAN: The recent docking of two Chinese naval ships in Penang is a common matter and does not pose any problem for the country. Based on a Sinar Harian report, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said that Malaysia has had bilateral relations with China for a long time. “There is no problem at all; it’s not...