Thailand tourism slips in 2025 despite domestic growth
Tourism revenue slipped 1.26% in 2025 as foreign arrivals fell 7.23% to 32.97m, while domestic trips rose to 202.37m.
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Ceasefire holds, but half a million Cambodians remain displaced four days on
The overall situation on the ground remains fragile, with 512,263 people still unable to return to their villages due to safety concerns, damaged infrastructure, and unexploded…
Thailand’s foreign reserves hit record high above US$300 billion as baht strengthens and gold rallies
The increase underscores the Bank of Thailand’s ongoing role in managing baht stability amid pressures from capital flows and a strengthening currency.
Thai Public Health Ministry to resume full services at border district hospitals
In addition to reopening district hospitals in Sa Kaeo and other border provinces, the ministry will send medical teams to provide counselling to families of fallen soldiers and…
China steps out of diplomatic shadows to take credit for efforts on Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire
China has multiple strong interests in brokering a lasting ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, not least to protect its extensive strategic investments and economic corridors…
In Myanmar and Thailand, river divides hotbed of scam centres on one side, safe haven from military oppression on the other
From these compounds, internet users all over the world are targeted through cryptocurrency investment scams, romance scams, illegal gambling, and other schemes.
Laos, Thailand open fifth Friendship Bridge, strengthening cross-border connectivity
Beyond its economic significance, the 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge was described as a powerful symbol of the long-standing friendship, good neighbourliness, and Strategic…
Elusive wild flat-headed cat rediscovered in Thailand
The country's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and Panthera Thailand said that camera traps had captured images of the species multiple times in 2024…
Cambodia, Thailand have agreed terms on new ceasefire. Will it hold?
Given the high level of distrust between the two sides, it remains to be seen if the truce will hold.
New bridge inaugurated to boost Laos–Thailand–Vietnam trade connectivity
The 1,350m bridge significantly shortens the distance from Buengkan in northeastern Thailand, through Bolikhamxay in central Laos, to the Cau Treo border gate in Vietnam's central…