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Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:11:00 +0700
Ex-People's Party MP gets prison term for forged conscription exemption
Former People’s Party MP Jirat Thongsuwan was sentenced to two years in prison by the Criminal Court on Tuesday, with no suspension, for using a forged official document exempting him from military service.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:52:00 +0700
Thaksin's nephew is Pheu Thai's prime candidate for PM
Thaksin Shinawatra's nephew will top the Pheu Thai Party's list of candidates for the prime ministership as the party fights to return to power at the coming general election. 

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:47:00 +0700
Thailand steps up crackdown on Cambodia-bound fuel and arms
Thailand’s National Security Council (NSC) resolved on Tuesday to block all shipments of fuel and warfare-related supplies to Cambodia as the conflict between the two countries continued, though shelling by Cambodia had declined to some extent.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:10:00 +0700
Thai esports player expelled from SEA Games for cheating
A female Thai contestant has been expelled from the Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok for using unauthorised third-party software during the AoV (Arena of Valor) esports event.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:14:00 +0700
Listing rules to be reviewed
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) are reviewing fundraising regulations as the prolonged sluggishness of the Thai stock exchange has prompted companies to seek overseas listings.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:11:00 +0700
China remains highest-spending arrivals market
Despite the Chinese market contributing only 14% of tourism arrivals, their spending remained the highest and helped distribute income more widely, while the tourism sector is urged to adapt to challenges expected to persist into next year.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:03:00 +0700
Anutin says his Bhumjaithai is ready to lead
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his role as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), has announced that the party is prepared to become the country's leading political force in the upcoming election.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:42:00 +0700
Army restricts fuel exports to Laos
The military has suspended exports of all fuel products and military equipment to Laos through the Chong Mek border crossing in Ubon Ratchathani's Sirindhorn district, following intelligence reports alleging that fuel and weapons were being diverted ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:33:00 +0700
Border checks tightened
Thailand has tightened screening measures for Cambodian nationals entering Thailand under the visa-free scheme and stepped up checks on certain groups of foreign travellers deemed as "posing a risk" amid growing security concerns linked to the Thai&n...

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:09:00 +0700
Thai and Chinese authorities view destroyed scam buildings in Myanmar
Thai and Chinese authorities crossed the border from Thailand’s Tak province to Myawaddy of Myanmar to view the debris of scam centres on Monday.

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