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Up to 7,000 citizens stranded in Poipet after border about-face
News, Published on 14/12/2025
» Thailand says Cambodia is violating international human rights law by preventing up to 7,000 Thai nationals in the Poipet border town from returning home despite a prior commitment to reopen the border.
Anutin repeats ‘no ceasefire’ position
Published on 13/12/2025
» Thailand has not reached a ceasefire agreement with Cambodia and the Thai military will continue fighting on the disputed border, caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated on Saturday evening.
Cambodia postpones release of stranded Thais in Poipet indefinitely
Online Reporters, Published on 13/12/2025
» Thousands of Thai nationals stranded on the Cambodian side of the border in Poipet remain unable to return to Thailand, after Cambodian authorities indefinitely delayed their release on Saturday, despite earlier assurances that they would be allowed to cross back into Thailand.
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.
Klatham Party thrown on the defensive
Published on 13/12/2025
» The Klatham Party is scrambling to contain a politically explosive scandal, with opponents in the People’s Party accusing it of having ties to a cross-border scam network. Two high-profile figures — Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow and People’s Party (PP) MP Rangsiman Rome — are at the centre of the war of words.
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.