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“CRITICAL JUNCTURE IN REGIONAL AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS”Earlier in the day, in his opening remarks ahead of the special meeting, Malaysia Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said that the ASEAN grouping “stands at a critical juncture in regional and global affairs”.Malaysia is the current chair of the bloc, with the Philippines set to take over officially on Jan 1.Mohamad had warned that geopolitical disruptions “challenge the very foundations of our regional order”.“This threatens ASEAN’s credibility as one of the most peaceful and successful regional organisations and integration projects in modern history,” he told officials.Mohamad added that Anwar has urged both Thailand and…

TAT reinforces Thailand’s global leadership in holistic luxury tourism through wellness, culture, and meaningful travel experiences. Bangkok, Thailand–(Newsfile Corp. – December 22, 2025) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to introduce “Healing Journey Thailand,” an upcoming global campaign under the Experience Thailand: Celebrity & Lifestyle Stories platform. The initiative is designed to further strengthen Thailand’s positioning as a premier destination for healing, balance, and high-value travel experiences. 01-01 To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7958/278817_figure01en.jpg Built around the core concept of “Unforgettable Experience” and the message “Healing is the New Luxury,” the campaign will…

[BANGKOK] Thailand’s baht is too strong and affecting its export-driven economy, the country’s finance minister said on Monday (Dec 15), as the currency reached its highest level against the dollar in more than four years.The baht traded at 31.46 per dollar on Monday. It has strengthened by 9 per cent against the dollar so far this year to become Asia’s second-best performing currency, putting further pressure on South-east Asia’s second-largest economy, which has struggled with US tariffs, high household debt and weak consumption.Ekniti Nitithanprapas said he had been in discussions with the central bank to manage the strength of the…

The men both spent more than half their lives practicing the martial art, shuffling back and forth between Thailand and Singapore during their teenage years. “After training, you need to eat. And in Thailand, you’ll always have rice. You just need something to go with it,” says Spencer, who’s rather soft-spoken for someone with 32 professional fights under his belt. In Thailand, he stayed with the husband-and-wife owners of Eminent Air Thai Boxing Gym (the name refers to their sponsor – an air-conditioner manufacturer). It was the wife who managed the gym, and whom Spencer refers to as “his godmother”.…

Thailand’s military has launched air attacks along its disputed border with Cambodia as the Southeast Asian neighbours traded blame for clashes that killed one Thai soldier and four Cambodian civilians.In a statement on Monday, a spokesman for the Thai military said Thailand deployed the aircraft to “suppress” Cambodian attacks after the death of a Thai soldier in the Ubon Ratchathani province.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listAt least eight were also wounded, according to Major-General Winthai Suvaree.The Thai statement added that the Cambodian soldiers had “fired small arms and curved weapons” from about 5:05am (22:00 GMT on Sunday) on…

Torrential rains in Thailand have swamped highways and homes, resulting in at least 181 fatalities, in the region’s worst flooding in a decade, The Independent reported. Last week’s torrential downpours in southern Thailand affected more than three million people, it added. A satellite image of floodwater around Mahattamangkalaram temple in Hat Yai, Thailand on November 29.(via REUTERS) No major changes for Thailand flightsThailand’s meteorological department informs that tropical storm Koto deteriorated into a depression over the central South China Sea on Monday, December 1. Heavy rains have flooded areas of 12 southern provinces in Thailand. The deluge submerged extensive areas…

December 22, 2025JAKARTA – Thailand nabbed a record-breaking number of gold medals as the Southeast Asian Games closed in Bangkok on Saturday, but the two-week event was overshadowed by a deadly border conflict with Cambodia.Colorful dances, fireworks and pop performances stunned crowds at the closing ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium on Saturday evening, with athletes representing 10 countries parading with their national flags.Notably absent were the Cambodian athletes, who fully withdrew from the 33rd SEA Games the day after its opening on December 9, citing security fears due to an ongoing border conflict with Thailand.The host country took a record…

Officials from Thailand and Cambodia will meet next week to discuss the possibility of reviving a ceasefire, Thailand’s foreign minister said, as deadly border clashes entered a third week. Both countries had signed a ceasefire earlier in July, brokered by US President Donald Trump. But fighting broke out again earlier this month – which both countries have blamed each other for. On Monday, top officials from both countries met at a summit in Malaysia, their first first face-to-face meeting since fighting resumed.Speaking afterwards, Thailand’s Foreign Minister said the July ceasefire was “rushed”, saying it was because the US “wanted the…

Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool leads the Thai delegation at the Thailand Pavilion during China International Travel Mart 2025 in Haikou, where Thailand is honoured as Guest Country of Honour celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China. PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand has been named as Guest Country of Honour at China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of Thailand–China diplomatic relations, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) leads the Thai tourism industry’s participation at the event, held from 19–21 December 2025 at the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Haikou. The…

Locals in Thailand and Cambodia took shelter after Thailand launched airstrikes along the disputed border and Cambodia fired back with rockets and drones, as both sides accused the other of breaking a …