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Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:19:00 +0700Inside the Philippines’ $2-billion flood-control scandal
Senator Francis Pangilinan leaned into his microphone and fired off numbers in pesos: 50 million? 10 million? 100 million? “You withdrew this in cash?”
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0700Bank of Thailand cuts rates to support weak economy
The Bank of Thailand cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, as widely expected, as it looks to support a slowing economy grappling with multiple challenges including political uncertainty, a strengthening baht and US tariffs.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:16:00 +0700Demand shifts result in national oil plan rejig
The new national oil plan (NOP), which maps out long-term oil usage for the country, is expected to have several revisions as a result of projected shifts in global oil demand, the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and data centres, says the Depa...
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:57:00 +0700Cambodia 'hires US lobbyists'
The Defence Ministry has confirmed reports that Cambodia has hired a US-based lobbying firm to wage what it described as an "information war" aimed at swaying international opinion against Thailand amid the ongoing border dispute.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:38:00 +0700Funds set for border defence
The cabinet has approved an allocation of 2.44 billion baht from the central fund for the 2026 fiscal year to reinforce the military and shore up border security amid ongoing fighting along the Thai-Cambodia border.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:25:00 +0700Anutin says ceasefire calls up to Phnom Penh
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul insists calls for a ceasefire on the border should be directed at Cambodia, insisting Thailand never fired first and only acted in response to provocations.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:18:00 +0700Hat Yai needs 1-2 months to rebuild
Tourism in Hat Yai requires at least 1-2 months for full restoration, while the main source market of Malaysia could decrease as much as 55% in December, resulting in a full-year decline of 11%, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:03:00 +0700New auto repair rules set higher standards
The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) has moved to strengthen consumer protection and industry transparency by introducing a unified standard for auto repair timelines, meant to improve claims efficiency and enhance public confidence in the n...
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:40:00 +0700Call for reform as growth craters
Political parties are being urged to demonstrate their commitment to economic reform, as next year Thailand's GDP is expected to expand by only 1.5%.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:01:00 +07002025 on screen
From Thai box-office hits to international arthouse titles, we take a look at what happened on the big and small screen over the past year.