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Thai ambassador rejects Cambodian media report on border dispute

10 Sept 02:01 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Ambassador Nikorndej Balankura denied a Cambodian media report alleging he pressured Cambodia to remove border disputes from the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) Summit agenda.
Cambodian Ambassador Luy David accused Nikorndej of attempting to influence a third-country ambassador to persuade Cambodia against raising the issue, citing Cambodia's duty to defend its national interests.
Nikorndej vehemently rejected the allegations, stating the report "grossly distorts the facts" and that he never made such an attempt, emphasizing Thai diplomats' professionalism.
He questioned the timing of the allegation, linking it to upcoming international forums, and called for constructive engagement between Thailand and Cambodia.

Yesterday 14:52 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok police arrested an Israeli man for allegedly secretly filming sexual encounters with Thai women, reportedly after sedating them with cake.
A Thai woman was also detained in the same raid, found with crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, suggesting involvement in drug trafficking.
The Israeli suspect allegedly lured women via a dating app, offered them cake potentially laced with sedatives, and recorded their encounters without consent.
Authorities discovered the Israeli man had overstayed his visa by 2,095 days; he denied drug ownership and reportedly threatened arresting officers.