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Thailand’s corruption index in crisis as perceived graft score falls “below” Laos and Vietnam

Sudarat resigns as Thai Sang Thai leader, shifts to civic anti-graft push

February 12, 2026

Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has resigned as leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party, saying she will move to the civic sector to campaign for constitutional amendments aimed at strengthening anti-corruption enforcement and public oversight.

Police arrest 14 in Chanthaburi over alleged Chinese smuggling

February 12, 2026

CIB, led by Highway Police, arrested 14 in Chanthaburi—two Thais accused of harbouring illegal entrants and 12 Chinese nationals accused of illegal entry and stay.

First Army Area reports Cambodian troops observed near Sa Kaeo border

February 12, 2026

At around 10.30am on February 12, 2026, Thai forces said about 13 armed Cambodian soldiers were seen observing from across the line in Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo, and later coordinated with Cambodia’s Military Region 5 to avoid tensions.