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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.IWA and AIT Co-organize the 2025 Water and Development Congress & Exhibition, Advancing Global Cooperation on Water and Sanitation
IWA and AIT Co-organize the 2025 Water and Development Congress & Exhibition, Advancing Global Cooperation on Water and Sanitation
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
The International Water Association’s 2025 Water and Development Congress & Exhibition was successfully held in Bangkok, Thailand from 8 to 12 December, bringing together water professionals and other key actors, from researchers through to government officials, to advance solutions for low- and middle-income countries.Thaksin’s nephew vows to steer Thailand through ‘perfect storm’
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.Phuket’s high season “best in five years”
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 arriveThai bond market faces Q4 2025 test as high-yield redemptions and rollovers rise
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
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.Siam Piwat and Xponential partner with Google Cloud to pioneer Enterprise-Wide AI innovation, as Thailand’s only global destination developer
Siam Piwat and Xponential partner with Google Cloud to pioneer Enterprise-Wide AI innovation, as Thailand’s only global destination developer
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand – December 16, 2025 – Siam Piwat Group, Thailand’s leading real estate and retail developer, the owner and operator of global destinations including Siam Paragon and ICONSIAM, together with Xponential, its digital and innovation arm, today announced a major expansion of its digital strategy.FM insists on three ceasefire conditions for Cambodia, says up to 6,000 Thais in Poipet
FM insists on three ceasefire conditions for Cambodia, says up to 6,000 Thais in Poipet
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry says Cambodia must declare a ceasefire first, maintain it continuously and co-operate on mine clearance before talks can begin, while estimating 5,000–6,000 Thais are in Poipet and 669 have registered in Phnom Penh to return.