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Second Army Area says Cambodian troops retreat or hold position across 10 fronts
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Thailand’s Second Army Area says Cambodian forces are either retreating or holding positions across 10 border battlefronts after Thai retaliation, while urging the public to avoid downed Cambodian drones that could be remotely triggered explosive traps and to call hotline 1374.
Surin urges motorists to avoid Highways 224 and 2328 amid Thai-Cambodian border clashes
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Surin province has advised the public to avoid Highways 224 and 2328 in three districts near the Thai-Cambodian border until the situation returns to normal.
BOT governor orders tighter control of currency exchange after baht strengthens
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn says the BOT is stepping up scrutiny of foreign-exchange transactions — especially gold traders selling US dollars for baht — after the currency strengthened 2.5% since early December amid a weaker dollar and year-end inflows.
Thaksin’s nephew vows to steer Thailand through ‘perfect storm’
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Pheu Thai PM candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat, Thaksin Shinawatra’s nephew, says Thailand faces a “perfect storm” of economic, geopolitical and tech shocks, pledging an AI- and science-driven push to reach high-income status.
Plan B denies fresh claims over BMTA ad concession, says old cases settled with 21 court wins
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Plan B Media says complaints over its Bangkok bus ad concession stem from a 20-year-old dispute already resolved in court, with all 21 cases won or dismissed.
Phuket’s high season “best in five years”
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Phuket’s high season is the best in five years, topping pre-Covid levels, with tourism revenue tipped to rise 10% in 2026 as six global events arrive
Thai bond market faces Q4 2025 test as high-yield redemptions and rollovers rise
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
ThaiBMA warns of rising risk in high-yield bonds as Q4 2025 redemptions reach 218.8bn baht, with more issuers seeking extensions amid a sluggish economy.
Defence ministry claims Cambodia is using lobbyists to sway global opinion
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Thailand’s defence ministry says Cambodia has hired lobbyists and is spreading misinformation to shape international opinion, urging public to treat such claims with caution.