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Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Expands into Southeast Asia, Opens New Image Store in Bangkok
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Expands into Southeast Asia, Opens New Image Store in Bangkok
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, the leading Chinese jewellery brand with 96 years of legacy, is accelerating its international expansion with a strategic focus on Southeast Asia.Government to impose VAT and customs duties on imports from January 2026
Government to impose VAT and customs duties on imports from January 2026
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
From January 1, 2026, the government will impose VAT and customs duties on all imported goods valued from 1 baht upwards, ensuring fair competition for Thai small businesses without adding extra burdens for online shoppers.Police seize 500kgs of ‘ice’ drug worth 300 million baht
Police seize 500kgs of ‘ice’ drug worth 300 million baht
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Highway police in Nakhon Ratchasima seize 500 kilograms of crystal meth (ice) worth 300 million baht after intercepting a smuggling attempt on Motorway 6. The driver fled, and police found two suspicious license plates.Thailand won't agree to ceasefire until Cambodia stops first, says Sihasak
Thailand won't agree to ceasefire until Cambodia stops first, says Sihasak
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Sihasak reiterates Thailand will not agree to a ceasefire until Cambodia halts first; says there are still no reports of foreign mercenaries, and that Chinese weapons involved are old stock.Senate panel backs ending MOU 2001 with Cambodia, cites “breaches” and lack of progress
Senate panel backs ending MOU 2001 with Cambodia, cites “breaches” and lack of progress
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
A Senate study panel voted unanimously to recommend scrapping the 2001 Thailand–Cambodia MOU, citing alleged breaches and stalled maritime talksSecond Army Area says Cambodian troops retreat or hold position across 10 fronts
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
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
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.