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Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:39:00 +0700Cambodian notebook ‘records recent mine laying’
A notebook purportedly from the Cambodian military indicates that it is laying additional anti-personnel mines along the contested border, according to Thailand’s 2nd Army Area.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:48:00 +0700Thai airstrike destroys Cambodian bridge
TRAT — 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 t...
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:45:00 +0700SET continues to decline towards year-end
The Stock Exchange of Thailand underperformed again in November. At the beginning of the month, big-cap Delta Electronics helped push the SET Index up beyond 1,300 points. In the second week, the longer-than-expected US government shutdown was a drag...
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:26:00 +0700Fighting continues between Thailand, Cambodia after Trump claim of ceasefire
Cambodia said Thai forces, including fighter jets, continued to strike targets across their disputed border on Saturday morning, in the hours after United States President Donald Trump claimed to have brokered a ceasefire.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:10:00 +0700Dissolution throws economic stimulus plans into limbo
The sudden dissolution of parliament by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is causing shockwaves when it comes to Thailand's economic recovery plans, with business leaders warning of stalled stimulus measures and renewable energy projects.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:05:00 +0700Early dissolution seen rattling bourse
Analysts said that while Thai and foreign investors have expected an early dissolution of parliament, Thursday's announcement by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adds a short-term negative sentiment towards the stock market as it creates uncertaint...
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:52:00 +0700Prescription scheme wins insurers' nod
The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) and the insurance industry have officially endorsed the government's "Sukkai Sabai Krabao" (Healthy Body, Comfortable Wallet) initiative, which allows patients treated at private hospitals to use their prescri...
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:44:00 +0700Fears over impact on economic policy
Trade associations say the dissolution of parliament could hinder the implementation of key economic policies, and have called for the formation of a new government with full authority within the legal timeframe.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:22:00 +0700Ministry to push forward steps to stimulate tourism
The Tourism and Sports Ministry still plans to push forward two tourism stimulus measures and leave it to the caretaker administration to decide whether to continue them, while the private sector is more concerned with restoring flood-affected commun...
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:15:00 +0700Chartthaipattana's Varawut to lead mass defection to Bhumjaithai
The Chartthaipattana Party was thrown into sudden transition on Friday after its former leader, Varawut Silpa-archa, led nine other former MPs in submitting their resignation letters, clearing the way for a collective defection to the Bhumjaithai Par...