By AFP and published by CNA Washington – US President Donald Trump said on Monday (Dec. 15) he wanted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to free Jimmy Lai as he voiced sadness over the Hong Kong media mogul’s conviction. “I feel so badly. I spoke to President Xi about it, and I asked to
Month: December 2025
Thai-flagged vessel spotted transporting fuel to Cambodia, popular Facebook page says
WIDELY-FOLLOWED Facebook page CSI LA today (Dec. 15) posted a map from MarineTraffic.com showing the location of a Thai-flagged vessel that had sailed to Singapore to pick up fuel on Dec. 10 then transported it to Cambodia, docking there yesterday, PPTVHD36 said. The administrator of this page pointed out that modern warfare is not
Read moreAtirat seeks re-election in Korat under People’s banners
By Thai Newsroom Reporters IN WHAT WAS SEEN as an ultimate twist in his political career, former transport minister Atirat Ratanaset is seeking re-election as MP in constituency-based mode in Nakhon Ratchasima under the banners of the People’s. Atirat, an ex-MP of Nakhon Ratchasima who had been attached to the neo-conservative Pheu Thai under
Read moreAkanat leads exodus of ex-Ruam Thai Sang Chart MPs for Newin’s camp
By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER RUAM THAI Sang Chart secretary-general Akanat Prompan today (Dec.15) led a dozen former MPs of the disintegrating camp in an en masse departure for the Bhumjaithai, core of the caretaking coalition government, with intent to seek re-election under the tickets of the ruling party. Akanat, a former industry minister
Read moreScreening of visa-free entry by Cambodians, high-risk Westerners stepped up
THE Immigration Bureau has beefed up screening and controls of visa-free entry by Cambodians and high-risk Westerners amid fears that they may be “mercenaries” entering Thailand to carry out operations behind battlelines with foreign tourists urged to understand this situation, Amarin TV said this afternoon (Dec. 15). This measure was taken after critics and
Read more16 Thai soldiers killed so far, over 300 injured
THE Thai military said clashes and attacks are continuing at the Thai-Cambodian border with one officer and a civilian having been killed in Phu Makheua area of Sisaket province today (Dec. 14) taking the military death toll to 16 and 327 injured, Amarin TV said. RADM Surasan Kongsiri, spokesperson of the Defence Ministry, said
Read moreTrump threatens necessary legal action to end Thai-Cambodian clashes
A WHITE House spokesperson said today (Dec. 14) US President Donald Trump will be taking necessary legal action against those responsible for the fighting at Thai-Cambodian border continuing despite his phone call to both Thai Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday, Amarin TV said. The White House
Read moreNavigating UAE visa options: A practical guide for international professionals and investors
Sponsored article by Anucha Kasun MOVING to the United Arab Emirates opens doors to exceptional opportunities, whether you’re pursuing career advancement, launching a business, or seeking new investment horizons. Getting your UAE visa sorted properly marks the start of this journey. Benefits of UAE Visa The way UAE visas work has shifted dramatically over
Read moreSoaring higher with another art exhibition
By Thai Newsroom Reporters AFTER a successful exhibition last year, renowned Thai-born-Indian artist Asoke Aryapratheep unveiled a new collection of his paintings entitled ‘”Mirage” at Supples Gallery in Charoenkrung Soi 43 last evening (Dec. 13). Speaking at the well-attended opening reception, Asoke said he was inspired to work hard and put together this new
Read moreSomsak, Suriya tipped to stay with Pheu Thai, Thaksin to join in post-election coalition talk
By Thai Newsroom Reporters SAM MIT GROUP, a faction of former MPs headed by Somsak Thepsuthin and Suriya Juangroongruangkit, will likely continue to stay with the Pheu Thai under de facto party boss/inmate Thaksin Shinawatra and seek re-election under the tickets of the neo-conservative camp in a general election tentatively scheduled for Feb.8, a
Read moreFour more Thai soldiers die in fierce skirmish
AN intense skirmish at Chong An Ma in Ubon Ratchathani province this afternoon (Dec. 13) resulted in four Thai soldiers being killed while the Thai unit that had seized Prasat Khana ancient site in Surin province had to temporarily withdraw after being hit by heavy shelling by Khmer troops, Naewna newspaper said. The clash
Read moreFighting continues as Anutin tells Trump blast was not an accident
By Thai Newsroom and Amarin TV FIGHTING continued at the Thai-Cambodian border this morning (Dec. 13) after Thai Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul sent a message to US President Donald Trump via a Facebook post countering his statement that the roadside bomb that originally killed and wounded numerous Thai soldiers was an accident pointing
Read moreThai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew a ceasefire after days of deadly clashes, Trump says
By AP and published by CNA Washington – US President Donald Trump said on Friday (Dec. 12) that Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew a truce after days of deadly clashes had threatened to undo a ceasefire the US administration had helped broker earlier this year. Trump announced the agreement to restart
Read moreMicroneedling in Bangkok: The smart beauty choice
Sponsored article by Anucha Kasun IF you’re looking for a simple yet effective way to boost your skin’s health and glow, microneedling might be exactly what you need. It’s one of today’s most popular treatments for rejuvenating tired, uneven, or aging skin — and there’s no better place to try it than Thailand’s capital.
Read moreThai villagers flee as Myanmar junta clashes with Karen resistance
HEAVY fighting is raging just across from Mae Sot town as Myanmar junta troops clash with Karen resistance fighters with Thai villagers near the combat zone fleeing after bullets flew across the border and riddled two houses while 10 Chinese scammers also crossed over and surrendered, PPTVHD36 said this evening (Dec. 12). At noon
Read morePeople’s vow to become largest elected camp in nationwide race to Parliament
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PEOPLE’S LEADER NATTAPONG Ruengpanyawut today (Dec.12) vowed to see to it that the reformist party will literally become the largest elected camp in an upcoming, general election so that, he remarked, they would be no longer “double-crossed” by others following yesterday’s political dilemma over unfruitful constitution amendment efforts which apparently
Read moreCathay passenger tries to open aircraft door mid-flight from Boston to Hong Kong
By Reuters and published by CNA Hong Kong – Cathay Pacific said on Friday (Dec. 12) that a passenger on flight CX811 from Boston to Hong Kong tried to open an aircraft door mid-flight on Dec 10. The airline said no passengers or crew were injured and the flight landed safely early on Thursday.
Read moreHeavy fighting raging across all fronts at the border
FIERCE fighting is continuing across all fronts along the Thai-Cambodian border this morning (Dec. 12) with Thai troops firing artillery and mortars at Khmer positions, according to two posts on Army Military Force Facebook page. The sounds of explosions can be heard kilometres away while some Cambodian soldiers who were badly injured were wrapped
Read moreHouse of Representatives dissolved, general election tipped for early February
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER ANUTIN Charnvirakui today (Dec.11) dissolved the House of Representatives following a surprise about-face of Bhumjaithai-led lawmakers toward legislation on constitution amendment which has been consequently, automatically aborted after months of a wasteful, legislative tug-of-war. Now that the House has been dissolved by the head of the executive branch,
Read moreIsraeli visitors to Thailand plummet as ‘Unwelcome’ signs come out
THE Israel-Palestine conflict has had a direct impact on visitor arrivals from Israel to Thailand in 2025 and will impact Thai travel & tourism well into 2026 and beyond. Visitor arrivals from Israel to Thailand plunged from 45,182 in Sept. 2025 to 28,773 in November 2025, just a little higher than 26,797 visitors in
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