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Thailand declares 5-day New Year holiday to boost tourism, economy
Read more: Thailand declares 5-day New Year holiday to boost tourism, economyThailand’s cabinet has approved an extended five-day New Year holiday, adding Friday, Jan 2, 2026, as a special public holiday in a move aimed at stimulating domestic tourism and invigorating the national economy.
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Trafficked Thai ‘sex worker’, 12, now under Tokyo’s protection
Read more: Trafficked Thai ‘sex worker’, 12, now under Tokyo’s protectionThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed on Friday that a 12-year-old Thai girl, who was reportedly forced to work at a massage parlour in central Tokyo, is now under the protection of Japanese authorities. The case has sparked widespread concern and is currently under investigation to identify all the individuals involved.
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Govt requests no observers at GBC meet
Read more: Govt requests no observers at GBC meetThailand has turned down Cambodia’s request to include international observers at the upcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, insisting it remains a bilateral affair.
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Adding up the list of Thai concessions
Read more: Adding up the list of Thai concessionsNegotiations with the US that concluded with a 19% tariff on Thai exports were broadly focused on trade concessions. What did Thailand offer to secure the 19% rate?
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Chinese arrivals may hit 9m in 2026
Read more: Chinese arrivals may hit 9m in 2026Chinese tourist arrivals should rebound to 9 million in 2026, driven by large groups, positive momentum from chartered flights and global business events that reinforce Thailand’s image as a safe destination, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
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Thai army reaffirms commitment to sovereignty, international law amid Cambodia conflict
Read more: Thai army reaffirms commitment to sovereignty, international law amid Cambodia conflictThe Royal Thai Army (RTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to defending national sovereignty and upholding international law amid rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border.
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Foreign military attaches, diplomats, media visit sites of Cambodia’s attacks in Si Sa Ket
Read more: Foreign military attaches, diplomats, media visit sites of Cambodia’s attacks in Si Sa KetThe Royal Thai Army (RTA) led a delegation of foreign military attachés, diplomats, and media members to observe conflict-affected Thai-Cambodian border areas in Si Sa Ket province, following recent cross-border attacks by Cambodian forces.
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Trump sets 19% tariff on Thailand, Cambodia after peace deal
Read more: Trump sets 19% tariff on Thailand, Cambodia after peace dealThe United States set a 19% levy on imports from Thailand and Cambodia, lower than the 36% they originally faced, after US President Donald Trump earlier this month threatened to block trade deals with them unless they ended a deadly border clash.