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Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:28:00 +0700
Journalist indicted in Thailand for allegedly defaming Malaysian government
An Australian journalist will go on trial in a Thai court on Dec 21 after being indicted on a charge of defaming the Malaysian government, according to legal advocates and regional news outlets.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:50:00 +0700
Court revokes permission allowing foreign pilots for domestic flights
The Supreme Administrative Court has overturned a controversial announcement by the Labour Ministry that allowed foreign pilots to  work temporarily on domestic routes.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:45:00 +0700
Japan warns citizens in China over safety amid Taiwan row
TOKYO — Japan has warned its citizens in China to be careful of their surroundings and to avoid big crowds amid a diplomatic row over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:29:00 +0700
491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel amid spat
Chinese airlines have recorded about 491,000 cancellations of tickets to Japan since Saturday - roughly 32% of their total bookings to the typically popular destination - after Beijing advised citizens to avoid travelling there amid a diplomatic spat...

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:28:00 +0700
Airlines target China tourist surge amid Japan tensions
Although the airline sector has been suffering from sluggish tourism and a declining number of Chinese arrivals since the beginning of the year, Thailand should still have a robust high season during the fourth quarter, as well as opportunities for m...

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:12:00 +0700
China rice deal negotiations in the offing
The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is to hold discussions with Cofco Corporation, a Chinese state-owned company involved in the production and importation of agricultural products, over the shipment of 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:06:00 +0700
Council warns of tariff impact on GDP growth
The Thai economy must brace for the impact of the US's reciprocal tariff policy, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), which projects next year's GDP growth will slow to 1.7%, down from an estimated 2% this year.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:26:00 +0700
Thaksin kin vow to fight
Former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, was "hurt and saddened" upon learning that the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) had decided to appeal the decision to acquit him of lese majeste charges stemming from his interview with a South Korean ne...

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:03:00 +0700
Supreme Court orders B17bn tax on Thaksin
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled against Thaksin Shinawatra in a long-running tax dispute, ordering him to pay 17.6 billion baht in personal income tax, fines and fees arising from the sale of Shin Corporation shares in 2006.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0700
Thailand reaffirms Cambodian violations, reserves right to respond
Thailand reaffirms Cambodia’s violation of their joint declaration, while insisting on its desire to remain at peace but reserving the right to retaliate if provoked, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said on Monday.

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