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Queen’s touch delivers historic gold
Thailand has written a new chapter in sporting history after the national sailing team, captained by Her Majesty the Queen, secured an emphatic gold medal in the SSL47 class at the 33rd SEA Games.
Bangkok Post - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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Thai marines secure Trat border zone after days of fighting
Royal Thai Navy marines have successfully expelled Cambodian forces from Thai territory and regained control of Ban Nong Ri in Trat province after several days of fighting, the navy confirmed on Wednesday.
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Bank of Thailand cuts rates to support weak economy
The Bank of Thailand says it will continue to ease monetary policy to support economic growth after cutting the policy rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday.
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Inside the Philippines’ $2-billion flood-control scandal
Senator Francis Pangilinan leaned into his microphone and fired off numbers in pesos: 50 million? 10 million? 100 million? “You withdrew this in cash?”
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Demand shifts result in national oil plan rejig
The new national oil plan (NOP), which maps out long-term oil usage for the country, is expected to have several revisions as a result of projected shifts in global oil demand, the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and data centres, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
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Cambodia 'hires US lobbyists'
The Defence Ministry has confirmed reports that Cambodia has hired a US-based lobbying firm to wage what it described as an "information war" aimed at swaying international opinion against Thailand amid the ongoing border dispute.
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Funds set for border defence
The cabinet has approved an allocation of 2.44 billion baht from the central fund for the 2026 fiscal year to reinforce the military and shore up border security amid ongoing fighting along the Thai-Cambodia border.
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Anutin says ceasefire calls up to Phnom Penh
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul insists calls for a ceasefire on the border should be directed at Cambodia, insisting Thailand never fired first and only acted in response to provocations.
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Hat Yai needs 1-2 months to rebuild
Tourism in Hat Yai requires at least 1-2 months for full restoration, while the main source market of Malaysia could decrease as much as 55% in December, resulting in a full-year decline of 11%, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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New auto repair rules set higher standards
The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) has moved to strengthen consumer protection and industry transparency by introducing a unified standard for auto repair timelines, meant to improve claims efficiency and enhance public confidence in the non-life insurance industry.