Cambodia, Thai clashes continue
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Fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border has forced hundreds of thousands of Thai villagers to flee since Monday
The Royal Thai Air Force destroyed the Chum Nea bridge in Pursat province, Cambodia, early Saturday with bombs dropped by two F-16 fighter jets in response to reports from the Thai navy of ongoing Cambodian military reinforcements near the border.
Thailand's prime pinister dissolved parliament on Friday, paving the way for general elections early next year as deadly border clashes continue with neighbour Cambodia.The move comes earlier than expected and just three months after Anutin Charnvirakul -- of the conservative Bhumjaithai party -- became prime minister when his predecessor was removed from office over an ethics violation.
Romi Thai officially opened its doors last week on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Thepnimit added that Pahrumpians have been excited to try their food and that they’ve already had some repeat customers. The restaurant is named after Thepnimit’s and Nicolas’ baby daughter, Romi.
Thailand's Parliament was dissolved Friday for new elections early next year as the country engaged in deadly fighting with Cambodia.
Cambodia reports continued Thai bombing hours after a Trump-brokered truce, raising concerns about the ongoing border dispute. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thailand’s prime minister is gambling on early elections as a nationalist wave fueled by the border conflict with Cambodia offers his conservative bloc a chance to best pro-democracy rivals that have won every election this century.
BANGKOK, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on social media on Thursday that he is "returning power to the people", a likely reference to his plan to dissolve parliament and clear the way to elections.