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Bangkok Post·Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Bangkok Post - Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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02

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.

05

Poll, tourism offer hope for retail

Weak consumer spending power, ongoing local and global political uncertainties, border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, a decline in foreign arrivals and numerous natural disasters have all contributed to challenges for the Thai retail sector in 2025.

06

Cabinet approves new top-up tax rules

The cabinet has approved in principle a set of decrees and regulations under the 2024 Top-Up Tax Act to specify detailed guidelines for the imposition and calculation of the tax, says Kulaya Tantitemit, director-general of the Revenue Department.

08

The year in fashion

Thailand has been one of Southeast Asia's largest hubs for viral fashion trends. Beyond the forefront of fashion weeks and celebrity social feeds, it is interesting to see how today's trends are shaped by everyday people out on the open street because of digital interconnectivity.

09

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.

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