Thailand and the U.S. reach a last-minute deal to implement a 19% reciprocal tariff, avoiding a 36% penalty. The agreement balances trade pressure and geopolitics as talks continue. #Thailand #USTrade #TariffDeal #Geopolitics #USAsiaRelations

tarting August 1, 2025, the United States will impose tariffs up to 36% on Thai imports if no trade deal is reached. Thai officials aim to reduce the rate to 19–20%, but the Cambodia border conflict complicates negotiations. Learn how this affects exporters, in-transit goods, and Thailand’s trade strategy.

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Explore Hun Sen’s decades-long grip on Cambodia, from his Khmer Rouge past and 1997 coup to ongoing human rights abuses and cross-border tensions. His son’s rise hasn’t changed the playbook.

Thailand’s civilian government faltered during the 2025 Cambodia border conflict, opening a power vacuum the military swiftly filled. This episode explores how political scandal, coalition collapse, and weak diplomacy led to a shift toward military dominance—and what it means for Thailand’s democratic future.

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Ceasefire Effective from 0.00 hrs 29 July 2025 ICT

Pre-dawn artillery and a midday BM-21 barrage damaged the 11-century sanctuary at Prasat Ta Muen, even as Thai troops re-raised the flag at Chong An Ma; evacuees now top 107 k, KL cease-fire talks loom, and Thai hackers dump 800 GB of Cambodian government emails.

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In this July 26 morning update, Thai and Cambodian forces continue heavy border clashes, with 16 confirmed dead and over 130,000 civilians displaced. Reports include damage to heritage sites, use of cluster munitions, and a collapsed ceasefire. Get verified details from Thailand Explained.

In this Thailand Explained Special Report, we break down the full timeline of the 2025 border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. From the symbolic clash at Prasat Ta Muen Thom to leaked diplomatic calls, political fallout, and the largest cross-border artillery exchange in over a decade — this episode connects the dots between military buildup, political destabilization, and international pressure.

Learn how a single phone call reshaped Thailand’s leadership.

Track the Cambodian troop movements with open-source satellite analysis.

Understand the domestic and regional fallout.

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