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Monday, Dec 29, 2025
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Thailand and Cambodia Agree Immediate Ceasefire to End Deadly Border Clashes
After weeks of intense fighting along their shared frontier, Bangkok and Phnom Penh sign a new truce to halt hostilities and begin peace efforts
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Vietnam Welcomes Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire and Calls for Full Implementation to Restore Peace
Hanoi praises recent goodwill and ASEAN-led efforts, urging both sides to uphold commitments and pursue lasting stability after renewed border tensions
Cold Air Grips Northern Thailand as Heavy Rain and Rough Seas Hit the Lower South
A strong cold air mass lowers temperatures in the North and Northeast while the northeast monsoon brings heavy rain and rough marine conditions to southern Thailand
Thailand Explores Potential Disney Theme Park as Talks Signal New Tourism Ambition
Government-led discussions and feasibility studies raise prospects of a major global theme park investment, though no final decision has been announced
Thailand’s Airports Mobilise for New Year Travel Surge with Added Flights and Passenger Services
Civil Aviation Authority and airport operators expand capacity and special flights as passenger numbers climb ahead of New Year 2026
Direct Warsaw–Bangkok Flights Set to Transform Europe–Thailand Connectivity in 2026
LOT Polish Airlines will launch the first year-round nonstop service between Warsaw and Bangkok, linking Central Europe directly with Southeast Asia
Thailand’s 2025 Cybersecurity Crackdown Reveals Deepening Digital Tensions and Regional Stability Risks
Bangkok’s intensified cybercrime and cyberattack response highlights emerging cyber conflict dynamics amid broader geopolitical strains in Southeast Asia
Thailand’s Clean Air Advocates Demand ‘Polluters Pay’ Principle as Parliament Reviews Landmark Bill
Environmental campaigners intensify calls for corporate accountability and robust emission controls in Thailand’s draft Clean Air legislation amid severe pollution impacts
Thailand Poised to Attract Strong Growth in US and Regional Tourism as 2026 Nears
Bangkok, along with Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and the Philippines, anticipates rising arrivals including a projected 1.2 million American visitors next year
Thailand-Cambodia General Border Committee Signs Ceasefire Statement: Seventy-Two-Hour Pause Linked to Return of Eighteen Prisoners of War
Bangkok and Phnom Penh agree to halt hostilities for seventy-two hours, tied to the release of eighteen Cambodian soldiers held by Thai forces.
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A Christmas event organized by Thais in Thailand
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"Now, you don't own. You access, you subscribe, stream, rent. They call it the convenience era. But let's be real, it's the control era."
Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister Najib Razak Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prison and Fined Two Point Eight Billion Dollars in 1MDB Corruption Trial
A Malaysian High Court convicts Najib Razak on abuse of power and money laundering charges tied to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, imposing a substantial prison term and fine.
Thailand Moves to Strengthen Oversight of Non-Resident Cash Inflows
Updated reporting rules aim to enhance transparency, protect financial stability, and support sustainable capital flows
Thailand Alerts Public to Four Emerging Scam Trends Ahead of 2026
Government issues fresh warnings as online fraud tactics evolve, urging vigilance and digital literacy to protect citizens
Josie Gibson Rejuvenates in Thailand Over Christmas After Emotional Burnout
TV presenter describes restorative holiday in Thailand as a ‘soul-good’ reset following a taxing period of work and personal pressure
Australian Outbound Travel Soars With Strong Demand for Japan, China and Thailand
Latest travel data show a significant rise in Australians heading overseas, with Asian destinations dominating outbound trips in 2025
Investor Confidence Erodes as Corporate Fraud and Market Turmoil Shake Thailand’s Stock Exchange
A series of high-profile scandals and structural weaknesses have dented faith in Thailand’s capital markets, prompting regulatory reforms and strategic plans to rebuild trust
Taiwan–Thailand Cultural Ties Strengthened Through Two Decades of Matsu Worship
Commemorative ceremonies in Bangkok highlight deepening religious and community links between Taiwan and Thailand under shared devotion to the sea goddess
Thai Forces Rescue Malnourished Lions and Bears From Border Casino Amid Ongoing Cambodia Clashes
Five emaciated wild animals are recovered and taken for rehabilitation as armed conflict with Cambodia continues alongside diplomatic talks
Ancient Spinosaurid Predator Once Stalked Thailand’s Rivers More Than 125 Million Years Ago
Fossil evidence reveals large spinosaurid dinosaurs, relatives of Spinosaurus, inhabited Early Cretaceous river systems in what is now Thailand
Thailand Airstrikes Cambodian Village Amid Border Talks as Clashes Persist
Despite ongoing negotiations to end renewed hostilities, Thai jets struck a Cambodian village, destroying infrastructure and raising tensions between Bangkok and Phnom Penh
Endangered Flat-Headed Wild Cat Rediscovered in Thailand After Nearly Three Decades
Camera traps confirm presence and breeding of one of the world’s rarest felines in southern Thailand for the first time since 1995
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Vietnamese Tourist Arrivals to Thailand Fall by Thirty-Three Per Cent This Year
Drop in Vietnamese visitors highlights broader tourism slowdown in Thailand amid safety concerns and regional travel shifts
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Thailand Says Removal of Lord Vishnu Statue Near Cambodian Border Was Security-Driven, Not Religious
Bangkok defends demolition in contested area as part of territorial control measures amid heightened border clashes
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8 CAMBODIAN SOLDIERS KILLED AFTER CHINESE ROCKET LAUNCHER BLOWS UP IN BORDER FIGHT
A Chinese-made MLRS Type 90B exploded during a launch near the Cambodia-Thailand border, killing at least 8 Cambodian troops.
President Trump says the current financial system is outdated and will soon be replaced with a state-of-the-art cryptocurrency framework under the New Structure Bill
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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station sent a holiday message to Earth, with stockings hung by the airlock and displaying a small Christmas tree during their message
Fine Wine Investors Find Little Cheer in Third Year of Falls
The fine wine market is on track for a third consecutive year of declining prices, in part because U.S. tariffs have deterred American buyers and shifted investor interest elsewhere.
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Cambodia Rejects Thai ‘Ceasefire Letter’ as Border Talks Remain Fraught
Day two of Thailand-Cambodia General Border Committee discussions grows tense amid disputed ceasefire documents and ongoing clashes
Thailand Emerges as ASEAN’s Leading Logistics Hub as Global Supply Chains Rebalance
Surging trade flows, strategic infrastructure investment and foreign capital position Thailand at the centre of Asia-Pacific distribution networks
Thailand and Laos to Open Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to Public on December 27, Strengthening Cross-Border Connectivity
New Mekong River link inaugurated amid celebrations of 75 years of diplomatic ties, to begin daily crossings with no initial toll
Cambodian Prime Minister Says He Urged US Support for Immediate Ceasefire and Implementation of Kuala Lumpur Peace Deal
Hun Manet reiterates Cambodia’s commitment to peaceful resolution of border conflict and full adherence to previous agreements
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party Nominates Sihasak as Secondary Prime Minister Candidate Ahead of 2026 Election
Caretaker foreign minister added to party’s leadership slate to ensure continuity and broaden appeal in February polls
Thailand Ushers in 2026 with Nationwide Countdown Celebrations Anchored by Phayao and Su-ngai Kolok
Bangkok and provincial festivities highlight cultural diversity and tourism momentum as the country prepares for New Year’s Eve
Cambodia’s Ceasefire Dilemma Sharpens as Thailand Gains Strategic Leverage
Debate over prolonging conflict or seeking swift settlement highlights shifting balance in Thailand’s favour
Russia Welcomes Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire Talks and Calls for Peaceful Resolution
Moscow praises diplomatic dialogue and urges restraint as border clashes continue to claim lives and displace civilians
United States Urges Cambodia and Thailand to End Deadly Border Clashes and Fully Implement Peace Accords
Washington presses for cessation of hostilities and resumption of agreed ceasefire as violence persists and displacement grows
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Second Day of Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee Meeting Advances Ceasefire Talks
Diplomats and military officials continue negotiations to halt hostilities and restore stability after renewed border clashes
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Thailand’s Anutin Charnvirakul Confirmed as Prime Ministerial Candidate Ahead of Crucial February Election
Caretaker premier and Bhumjaithai leader enters early general election race as nationalist sentiment rises amid border tensions with Cambodia
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Thailand and Cambodia Resume Ceasefire Talks Amid Renewed Border Clashes
Defence officials from both countries meet to discuss reinstating a truce as fighting has killed dozens and displaced hundreds of thousands.
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Air India ‘Finds’ a Plane That Vanished 13 Years Ago
A Boeing seven three seven, two hundred was discovered abandoned at Kolkata airport, exposing serious record-keeping failures and prompting Air India to pay nearly ten million rupees in accumulated parking fees.
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Cambodian BM-21 Rockets Strike Thai Border Villages Amid Ongoing Clashes
Heavy rocket barrages from Cambodia’s forces have hit civilian areas in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province, injuring multiple people and prompting evacuations as border fighting continues.
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Thailand and Cambodia Agree Immediate Ceasefire to End Deadly Border Clashes
Thailand-Cambodia General Border Committee Signs Ceasefire Statement: Seventy-Two-Hour Pause Linked to Return of Eighteen Prisoners of War
Vietnamese Tourist Arrivals to Thailand Fall by Thirty-Three Per Cent This Year
Thailand Says Removal of Lord Vishnu Statue Near Cambodian Border Was Security-Driven, Not Religious
Fine Wine Investors Find Little Cheer in Third Year of Falls
Second Day of Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee Meeting Advances Ceasefire Talks
Thailand’s Anutin Charnvirakul Confirmed as Prime Ministerial Candidate Ahead of Crucial February Election
Thailand and Cambodia Resume Ceasefire Talks Amid Renewed Border Clashes
Air India ‘Finds’ a Plane That Vanished 13 Years Ago
Cambodian BM-21 Rockets Strike Thai Border Villages Amid Ongoing Clashes
Caviar and Foie Gras? China Is Becoming a Luxury Food Powerhouse
Thailand Deepens Military Action Against Cambodian Scam Hubs Amid Border Conflict
Thailand Plans Stronger Oversight of Gold Trading as Baht Surges to Multi-Year High
Hong Kong Climbs to Second Globally in 2025 Tourism Rankings Behind Bangkok
Thailand Says No Ceasefire Reached at ASEAN Talks as Border Committee Meeting Set for December Twenty-Fourth
Identiv Finalises Shift of Manufacturing to Thailand to Lead Advanced IoT Production
ASEAN Chair’s Statement Calls for Restraint and Swift De-Escalation Between Thailand and Cambodia
Kazakhstan and Thailand Deepen Political Dialogue and Expand Strategic Cooperation
ASEAN Secretary-General Meets Thai Foreign Minister to Address Regional Peace Efforts
Diplomacy Faces Test as Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Escalates Amid Renewed Fighting
Flood Risk Fuels Growth in Thailand’s Property Insurance Market
Border Casinos Strain Under Rising Thailand–Cambodia Tensions
Spain Emerges Among the World’s Leading Destinations for U.S. Travelers in 2026
Human Trafficking Victims in Scam Compounds Exposed to Danger Amid Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
Thailand Asserts It Will Not Be Pressured Into a ‘Disadvantaged Position’ Ahead of ASEAN Talks on Cambodia Conflict
Thailand Opens Legal Employment Pathways for Long-Term Myanmar Refugees
Scambodia: The World Owes Thailand’s Military a Profound Debt of Gratitude
Trump Signs Historic Order Removing Cannabis from the Most Dangerous Drug Category
Thailand Leads Regional Push Against Online Fraud With New International Cooperation Initiative
Thailand Targets Forty Percent Surge in Chinese Tourist Arrivals by Twenty Twenty-Six
Thailand Condemns Cambodian Rocket Barrages Amid Intensifying Border Conflict
United States Presses Thailand for Tangible Steps to Reduce Cambodia Border Tensions
China Steps Forward With Offer to Mediate Escalating Thailand–Cambodia Border Dispute
China’s Diplomatic Role Under Scrutiny as Thailand–Cambodia Border Conflict Escalates
Bhutan Marks National Day with Strengthened Strategic Partnership with Thailand
Thai-Cambodian Conflict Escalates with Airstrikes, Refugee Crisis and Fragile Ceasefire Breakdown
Travel Safety in Thailand and Cambodia: Current Conditions Amid Border Clashes and Tourism Normalcy
War on the Thailand–Cambodia Front
China’s Quiet Mediation Emerges as Key Diplomatic Force in Thailand–Cambodia Border Crisis
Thailand Moves Up General Election Amid Intensifying Border Conflict with Cambodia
UN Command and Thailand Honour Final Resting of Two Thai Korean War Veterans in Busan
Thailand Suspends Laos Fuel Route Amid Intensifying Border Conflict with Cambodia
Chinese Electric Vehicle Makers Ignite Price War in Thailand with Discounts Up to Thirty-Eight Percent
Thailand Confirms First Civilian Fatality from Cambodian Rocket Fire as Border Fighting Intensifies
Trump Announces Ceasefire Agreement Between Thailand and Cambodia, But Fighting Persists Along Disputed Border
Renewed Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Enter Second Week, Displacing Hundreds of Thousands
Amid Escalating Border Clashes, Thailand Reviews Fuel Export Controls with Cambodia
Trump-Brokered Ceasefire Collapses as Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Escalates
Thailand Condemns Cambodian Rocket Attack on Civilian Village
Trump Presses Thailand and Cambodia to Honour Ceasefire Commitments as Border Fighting Continues
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