Renewables expansion facing fresh challenges
Caretaker prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s decision to dissolve the House adds challenges to the state push for a transition to clean energy in 2026.
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Manufacturers brace for tough 2026
Thailand’s manufacturing sector is bracing for a difficult start to 2026, as political uncertainty, sluggish domestic demand and structural challenges continue to weigh on the economy.
Curb the slurs, NHRC warns
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a strongly worded statement condemning actions that violate human dignity and constitute sexual harassment.
China wants more homegrown chips in its cars. The hard part isn’t geopolitics
China’s push to localise automotive chips is gaining ground, but mostly in mature control systems rather than high-end computing. Observers say the main hurdles are technical, not geopolitical.
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July
Thailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during fighting in July, fulfilling a condition of the ceasefire agreement signed on Saturday, the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry announced.
Govt reaffirms policy on border
The National Security Council (NSC) on Wednesday issued a detailed statement outlining its position on the situation along the Thai–Cambodian border, reaffirming that Thailand will continue to adhere to the joint statement agreed with Cambodia, provided Phnom Penh upholds the same commitments.
China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi says
China’s economy is expected to have grown to about 140 trillion yuan (US$20 trillion) in 2025, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday (Dec 31).
Housemaid charged, held for adulterating baby’s milk
Police have filed two serious charges against a housemaid accused of adding disinfectant to a baby’s bottle of milk while cleaning the family’s house in Bangkok.
Japan says China’s military drills around Taiwan ‘increase tensions’
China’s drills this week involved dozens of fighter aircraft and navy vessels conducting live-fire drills, simulating a blockade of Taiwan’s key ports and assaults on maritime targets.
Thailand delays return of Cambodian soldiers
A renewed ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia passed the 72-hour mark on Tuesday, an initial goal the countries had set to secure a more lasting peace, but Bangkok said it had delayed the release of 18 captured Cambodian soldiers due to alleged breaches of the deal.