Thai-Cambodian Ceasefire Expected to Begin December 27

 

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Thai and Cambodian officials have announced a ceasefire scheduled to take effect on December 27, following intensive border discussions. The revised draft agreement, resulting from three days of negotiations, awaits the approval of Thailand's National Security Council. The talks concluded in Chanthaburi province with both sides ready for a truce, anticipated to last for 72 hours.

 

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Thailand Denies Harassment Claims at Airports

 

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Thailand's immigration bureau has refuted reports that its officers harassed foreign tourists transiting to Cambodia. Pol. Maj. Gen. Choengron Rimpadee assured that transit passengers do not enter Thailand, challenging international media claims cited by Cambodian embassies. Transit passengers at airports like Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang remain in designated areas, avoiding immigration checks.

 

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Thai Court Rejects JKN’s Rehabilitation Bid

 

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Thailand’s Court of Appeal has dismissed JKN Global Group Plc’s petition for court-supervised business rehabilitation, reversing an earlier lower court decision. The media and content company, founded by Anne Jakrajutatip, faced the appeal from North Haven Thai Private Equity Gemini Co., challenging the initial ruling. This decision marks a significant blow to JKN, which has been struggling with financial issues and high debt obligations.

 

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M6 Motorway Opened, Offers Free Rides Until January

 

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Traffic moved smoothly on the M6 motorway as the route officially opened its full length for the first time on Friday. Drivers benefited from a toll-free experience, with the offer lasting until January 5 next year. The opening aims to alleviate congestion on the Mittraphap Highway during the busy New Year holiday period.

 

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Dissatisfaction Rises with Bhumjaithai-Led Government, Says Poll

 

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A recent survey by the King Prajadhipok Institute in Thailand shows growing dissatisfaction with the Bhumjaithai-led coalition government under Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The poll, released on December 26, found 42% of respondents somewhat dissatisfied and 24% totally dissatisfied with the government's performance. In contrast, only 25% reported some satisfaction, and a mere 3% were very satisfied.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1382881-dissatisfaction-rises-with-bhumjaithai-led-government-says-poll/

 

Woman Arrested for Meth Use with Child Present in Chumphon

 

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A woman in Chumphon was arrested alongside four others while using methamphetamine in the presence of her young child. The arrest occurred in the Tha Sae district when police conducted a raid after a tip-off from a concerned resident. They found the group of five adults using meth, with a five-year-old child sitting quietly nearby.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1382882-woman-arrested-for-meth-use-with-child-present-in-chumphon/

 

21 Years After Tsunami, Calls for Better Preparedness Persist

 

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The devastating Indian Ocean tsunami of December 26, 2004, continues to influence disaster preparedness efforts in Southeast Asia. The catastrophic event claimed over 230,000 lives and displaced more than 1.7 million people across countries including Thailand, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. In Thailand, six provinces along the Andaman coast were severely affected, resulting in over 5,395 deaths, affecting locals and tourists alike.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1382883-21-years-after-tsunami-calls-for-better-preparedness-persist/

 

UPDATE
Three Thai Soldiers Killed in BM-21 Attack on Border Village

 

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Thai military authorities confirmed on 26 December 2025 that three Thai soldiers were killed during clashes near the Thai–Cambodian border after BM-21 multiple rocket launchers were fired into a civilian area in Sa Kaeo province. The incident occurred in the Ban Nong Chan area of Non Mak Mun subdistrict, Khok Sung district, causing immediate fatalities among Thai forces operating in the area.

 

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Couple Arrested in Major Online Gambling Bust; Assets Seized

 

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A married couple was arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly managing a major online gambling network with connections to Cambodia's Poipet. The authorities seized several luxury assets during the raid, including sports cars and branded items. The gambling operation, "Thai Slot Extra 88 VIP," reportedly had financial dealings exceeding 1 billion baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1382884-couple-arrested-in-major-online-gambling-bust-assets-seized/

 

Thailand Orders Banks to Flag Big Foreign Cash Inflows

 

 

Thailand is ramping up control over foreign capital inflows as part of a strategy to regulate baht movements. The Bank of Thailand announced that banks must report any non-resident capital inflows exceeding $200,000 (approximately 7,020,000 Thai baht). Governor Vitai Ratanakorn confirmed that the move aims to enhance oversight, marking the first time such inflows undergo scrutiny for purpose and documentation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1382892-thailand-orders-banks-to-flag-big-foreign-cash-inflows/

 

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