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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.
EU agrees three-euro small parcel tax to tackle China flood
AFP, Published on 13/12/2025
» BRUSSELS - European Union (EU) finance ministers agreed Friday to impose a three-euro duty on low-value imports into the bloc from July 2026 to help tackle a flood of small parcels ordered via the likes of Shein and Temu.
Dissolution throws economic stimulus plans into limbo
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Yuthana Praiwan, 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.
US arrests gang smuggling US$160m in AI chips to China
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 13/12/2025
» US authorities have dismantled an illegal operation smuggling advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, seizing high-performance Nvidia processors worth US$160 million (about 5.6 billion baht). The seized goods primarily consisted of Nvidia's H100 and H200 chips, representing a significant breach of export controls.
SpaceX sets $800 billion valuation, confirms 2026 IPO plans
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/12/2025
» NEW YORK — SpaceX has authorised an insider share sale that values Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker at about US$800 billion, according to a company message seen by Bloomberg on Friday.
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.
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.
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.
SET continues to decline towards year-end
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 13/12/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand underperformed again in November. At the beginning of the month, big-cap Delta Electronics helped push the SET Index up beyond 1,300 points. In the second week, the longer-than-expected US government shutdown was a drag on sentiment globally and locally. DELTA and commerce stocks plunged, bringing the SET down almost 6%.
Thai airstrike destroys Cambodian bridge
Chakkrit Waewklaihong and Online Reporters, Published on 13/12/2025
» TRAT — The Royal Thai Air Force destroyed the Chum Nea bridge in Pursat province, Cambodia, early Saturday with bombs dropped by two F-16 fighter jets in response to reports from the Thai navy of ongoing Cambodian military reinforcements near the border.