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Four parties battle for Bangkok’s 33 seats in 2026 election as capital becomes key popularity test
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
Bangkok’s 33 seats will be a major test of party popularity in the February 8, 2026 election, with the People’s Party defending its 2023 landslide against three rivals.
2026 ASEAN Chair: Philippines prepared to facilitate Cambodia-Thailand issue
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
The Philippines is prepared to serve as a facilitator or mediator between Cambodia and Thailand once it assumes the ASEAN Chairship in January 2026, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday (December 22).
Army condemns Cambodia for BM-21 strike on Sa Kaeo civilian area, eight injured
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
Thai army says a Cambodian BM-21 strike hit a civilian community in Sa Kaeo on December 23, injuring eight people and damaging homes, and warns of action.
Economy stabilises as reforms take hold in Laos: World Bank
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
Laos’ economy showed clear signs of stabilising in 2025 as reforms eased inflation, steadied the exchange rate, and supported growth, according to the World Bank’s latest Lao Economic Monitor.
Cool to cold across upper Thailand; Southern storms persist
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
Despite a weakening cool air mass, upper-level winds will keep upper Thailand chilly, especially in the early morning, as the lower South still faces scattered thunderstorms and locally higher waves in stormy areas.
Experts draft guidelines for Japanese version of DBS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025
Japanese expert team on Monday (December 22) released draft guidelines for planned Japanese version of Britain's Disclosure and Barring Service to check sexual offence records of teachers and others whose work involves contact with children.
Army Hor Tor 212 helicopter makes emergency landing at Surin Bhakdi Airport
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025
Thailand’s Second Army Area says an Army Hor Tor 212 helicopter made an emergency landing at Surin Bhakdi Airport in Surin, injuring four crew who were taken to hospital.
LDP Exec. Hagiuda, Pres. Lai agree to boost Japan-Taiwan ties
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025
Koichi Hagiuda, executive acting secretary-general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Monday (December 22) agreed to strengthen Japan-Taiwan relations, according to the Taiwanese presidential office.