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Iran detains 18 crew members of foreign tanker seized in Gulf of Oman
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2025
» TEHRAN — Iranian authorities detained 18 crew members of a foreign tanker seized in the Gulf of Oman on Friday that they said was carrying 6 million litres of smuggled fuel, Iranian media reported on Saturday, citing the Hormozgan province judiciary.
Japan quake highlights need to better convey disaster info to foreigners
Kyodo News, Published on 13/12/2025
» KYODO — The magnitude 7.5 earthquake that occurred off northeastern Japan recently highlighted the need for Japan to provide safety tips and evacuation information to foreign nationals more effectively, particularly as the country witnesses an inbound tourism boom.
Fighting continues between Thailand, Cambodia after Trump claim of ceasefire
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2025
» Cambodia said Thai forces, including fighter jets, continued to strike targets across their disputed border on Saturday morning, in the hours after United States President Donald Trump claimed to have brokered a ceasefire.
Dissolution throws economic stimulus plans into limbo
Business, Published on 13/12/2025
» The sudden dissolution of parliament by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is causing shockwaves when it comes to Thailand's economic recovery plans, with business leaders warning of stalled stimulus measures and renewable energy projects.
Early dissolution seen rattling bourse
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/12/2025
» Analysts said that while Thai and foreign investors have expected an early dissolution of parliament, Thursday's announcement by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adds a short-term negative sentiment towards the stock market as it creates uncertainty in regard to policy continuity.
Fears over impact on economic policy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/12/2025
» Trade associations say the dissolution of parliament could hinder the implementation of key economic policies, and have called for the formation of a new government with full authority within the legal timeframe.
Ministry to push forward steps to stimulate tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/12/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry still plans to push forward two tourism stimulus measures and leave it to the caretaker administration to decide whether to continue them, while the private sector is more concerned with restoring flood-affected communities and maintaining peace along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Trump says Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to stop border clashes
AFP, Published on 13/12/2025
» BANGKOK - US President Donald Trump said Friday that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to halt fighting along their disputed border, which has killed at least 20 people this week.
'Kiki' Google's most-searched for definition in Thailand this year
Published on 12/12/2025
» As 2025 draws to a close, Google's Year in Search reveals the terms that captured Thai curiosity throughout the year. These top ten "What is...?" searches, ranging from political slang to cultural phenomena, reflect the events, trends and moments that shaped Thailand's collective conversation in 2025.
Tourist ends up at wrong Bangkok airport, saved by taxi driver
Online Reporters, Published on 12/12/2025
» A foreign tourist’s frantic dash across Bangkok has become an unexpected feel-good viral story, after he credited a Thai taxi driver with saving him from missing his flight in what he described as a “legendary” ride.