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Foreign arrivals to Thailand top 31 million; Malaysians lead visitor list
Foreign arrivals to Thailand top 31 million; Malaysians lead visitor list
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Thailand welcomed 31.76m foreign visitors from January 1–December 21, 2025, down 7.25%, generating about 1.48tn baht, the ministry says.Thai army rejects Cambodia’s ‘false rhetoric’, denies war or environmental crimes
Thai army rejects Cambodia’s ‘false rhetoric’, denies war or environmental crimes
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Thai army spokesman says Cambodia’s accusations, including “environmental crime” claims, are distortions without evidence, and urges a return to fact-based bilateral talks.Operations continue in Sa Kaeo; Poipet military targets hit
Operations continue in Sa Kaeo; Poipet military targets hit
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
First Army Area said fighting continues across three Sa Kaeo sectors, accusing Cambodian forces of using civilian areas while Thailand targets military sites in Poipet to minimise civilian harm.Overstrong baht threatens Thailand’s tourism price competitiveness as ATTA eyes 39m arrivals in 2026
Overstrong baht threatens Thailand’s tourism price competitiveness as ATTA eyes 39m arrivals in 2026
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
ATTA warns an overstrong baht could make Thailand pricier than rivals like Japan and Vietnam, but forecasts 39m foreign arrivals in 2026, led by nearly 9m Chinese tourists.Clashes remain heavy in Si Sa Ket–Surin; BM-21 fire hits Thai civilian areas
Clashes remain heavy in Si Sa Ket–Surin; BM-21 fire hits Thai civilian areas
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Second Army Area says clashes continue in Si Sa Ket and Surin as Cambodia fires BM-21 rockets into Thai civilian areas; Thai forces say they remain in controlStrong baht threatens to slow 2026 exports as orders soften, shippers warn
Strong baht threatens to slow 2026 exports as orders soften, shippers warn
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Thai shippers forecast 2026 export growth of 2-4% as a strong baht near 31 to the dollar, a high base and softer orders weigh, led by weaker rice and rubber.Gold Climbs Above $4,500 for First Time on Geopolitics, Rates
Gold Climbs Above $4,500 for First Time on Geopolitics, Rates
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Gold surged to a new all-time high above US$4,500 an ounce, supported by rising geopolitical risks tied to Venezuela and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep cutting interest rates next year.Cool spell holds in upper Thailand; monsoon to strengthen over south
Cool spell holds in upper Thailand; monsoon to strengthen over south
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Upper Thailand will remain cool with light morning mist and slightly higher daytime temperatures, while lower South is expected to see heavier rain later this week, especially during December 25–28.