December 29, 2025 Political News The Election Commission (EC) has released a summary of the candidate registration for the upcoming general election. Over the past two days, a total of 3,199 candidates have registered to run in 400 constituency seats. As for the party-list system, 52 political parties have submitted their candidate lists, with 1,502 names in total. Additionally, 34 parties have nominated candidates for prime minister, with a combined total of 73 nominees for PM candidate.

December 26, 2025 Political News Political alliances in the making as parties say who they will join with and who they will avoid. Ruling Bhumjai Thai party’s leader and caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that he would not join the People’s Party in forming the next government after the upcoming general election, due to the latter’s stance on amending the lèse-majesté law, or Section 112 of the Criminal Code.

December 25, 2025 Political News People’s Party, the party that is expected to get the maximum number of seats in the General Elections 2026 (#election2026), has come out to say that it would not support a government led by caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. This move comes as the People’s Party, claims that it has been betrayed twice since the 2023 election, with Bhumjai Thai party being the latest one to betray it after (what it claims) the Pheu Thai did it in 2023.

On December 24, Cambodia formally expressed its willingness to negotiate a ceasefire with Thailand, sending a letter from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Gen. Tea Seiha to Gen Natraphon Narkphanit, Thailand’s Minister of Defence and Thai Co-Chairman of the Thailand-Cambodia General Border Committee (GBC). The letter, dated December 22, 2025, followed the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on December 22 and expressed Cambodia’s wish to enter ceasefire negotiations.

December 24, 2025 Political News Today The Bhumjai Thai Party will unveil its prime ministerial candidates, with senior figures confirming the party has finalized 3 names ahead of the 2026 general election campaign. Meanwhile earlier reports indicated that the party had approved the nominations of party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, Suphajee Suthumpun and Sihasak Phuangketkeow. The formal announcement will take place at 10:00 hrs at the Aksra Theatre, King Power Hotel, where the party will present its election platform and introduce its full list of constituency and party-list candidates.

December 23, 2025 Political News Elections and Referendum on Constitution likely to be held on same day On December 22, the Royal Gazette website published the Election Commission's (EC) regulations concerning referendums, which set the referendum date on the same day as the general election for members of the House of Representatives. ( ) The details means that on the general election day, each voter would get 3 ballot papers (2 for elections with 1 being for constituency MP and other for Party-list MP, and other being for the referendum).

Thailand and Cambodia are set to convene a meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) on December 24 in Chanthaburi, with discussions expected to focus on detailed ceasefire arrangements, verification mechanisms and steps to de-escalate tensions along the border, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Monday. Speaking after the ASEAN Special Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Sihasak said Thailand supported addressing the issue within the ASEAN framework, underscoring ASEAN centrality and the need for regional solutions.

Thailand has imposed urgent nationwide measures to counter unauthorised drone activity after reports of drones entering controlled airspace, including areas around Suvarnabhumi Airport, with authorities warning that violations could carry penalties as severe as the death penalty or life imprisonment. The National Security Council (NSC) on December 22 approved emergency steps to curb drone flights over seven border provinces, major airports and other sensitive sites, while also outlining long-term plans to establish a national counter-drone command structure.

Hun Many, son of Hun Sen, comes out to hold a 'March for Peace' rally in Phnom Penh on Dec 21, 2025

December 19, 2025 Political News A special Cabinet meeting chaired by Acting Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul approved holding the constitutional referendum on the same day as the general election on February 8, 2026 to reduce budgetary costs and make it more convenient for citizens to exercise their rights in a single event. The Cabinet also approved the proposed referendum question:

December 18, 2025 Political News Election Commission has reportedly gone above and beyond the law by coming out with new rules for the upcoming elections whereby the EC wants it to approve any major policy that would use state funds to finance the populist policy. The Royal Gazette announcement yesterday (December 17, 2025), showed the criteria and methods for verifying political parties' policies requiring expenditure on advertising, or populist policies.

On December 17, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) concluded its inquiry into the high-profile Senate money-laundering case, formally known as the 24/2568 special case concerning conspiracy to launder money in violation of Section 209 of the Criminal Code and related laws. The investigation, which began on March 6, 2025, has lasted over eight months following approval by the DSI Board of Special Case.

Thailand’s industrial confidence improved in November 2025, driven by stronger domestic consumption, a tourism rebound and year-end production, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Thursday. FTI chairman Kriengkrai Thiennukul said the Industrial Confidence Index rose to 89.1 in November from 87.3 in October, supported by government consumption stimulus measures, including the Half-Half Plus scheme, Travel and Earn Back, and welfare card top-ups.

Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously on December 17 to cut the policy interest rate by 0.25 percentage point to 1.25%, effective immediately, while projecting economic growth of 2.2% in 2025, slowing to 1.5% in 2026 before picking up to 2.3% in 2027. MPC Secretary Sakkapop Panyanukul said the economy in 2026 and 2027 is expected to moderate from the first half of 2025, with private consumption forecast to slow in line with income.

December 17, 2025 Political News Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government puts 1 question on referendum at the planned General Elections on February 8, 2026. The caretaker Cabinet has approved the 1st of 3 referendum questions on constitutional amendments and forwarded them to the Election Commission (EC) for consideration, acting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said. The 1st question will ask voters whether they approve of drafting a new constitution.

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) are continuing to probe a high-profile corruption and VIP scandal at Bangkok Remand Prison, which involves state officials, a prominent lawyer, and hundreds of inmates, primarily of Chinese nationality. The case centers on allegations that prison officials facilitated special privileges for so-called “Grey Chinese” inmates, including unauthorized Sunday visits, access to restricted areas, exemptions from headcounts, and provision of luxury items such as high-end food, appliances, and personal attendants hired from other inmates.

The National Security Council (NSC) has formally approved expanded controls to monitor shipments of fuel and military supplies to Cambodia amid ongoing border clashes. Chatchai Bangchuad, Secretary-General of the NSC, said the navy will coordinate with relevant agencies to notify Thai vessels entering high-risk areas and work with the Marine Department to inspect Thai cargo ships traveling to Cambodia, ensuring no shipments facilitate prohibited activities.

Following a National Security Council (NSC) meeting on December 16, Thailand announced plans to charter commercial flights to bring home Thais stranded in Poipet, Cambodia. NSC Secretary-General Chatchai Bangchuad said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will coordinate the effort, with the Ministry of Finance providing advance loans to cover ticket costs. An estimated 5,000–6,000 Thais remain in Poipet, many unregistered with the embassy, according to Deputy Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maratee Nalita Andamo.

December 16, 2025 Thailand – Cambodia Conflict Anutin Charnvirakul, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, spoke about the situation along the Thai–Cambodian border, saying he had held discussions with Chatchai Bangchuad, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC), on several issues. These included a proposal to block the maritime transport of military supplies, the seizure of a fifth-generation, guided anti-tank missile system (GAM-102 LR) of Chinese origin at Hill 500, as well as the infiltration of Cambodian spies and mercenaries into Thailand.

For decades, men’s health in Thailand has remained largely in the shadows. Conditions such as hormone imbalances, erectile dysfunction, chronic fatigue, stress, and body-image concerns are widespread but rarely discussed publicly. While the country has made significant strides in areas such as women’s health, maternal care, and mental health advocacy, men continue to face cultural expectations to appear strong, self-reliant, and unaffected—a burden experts increasingly describe as a “silent health crisis.”

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul convened urgent security talks as tensions escalated along the Thai–Cambodian border, following the seizure of advanced Chinese-made missile systems and reports of Cambodian espionage activity. The prime minister said he had invited National Security Council Secretary-General Chatchai Bangchuad for discussions, citing several pressing security issues. These included proposals to interdict the maritime transport of military supplies, the seizure of a fifth-generation anti-tank guided missile system, and intelligence concerns over Cambodian spies and mercenaries believed to have infiltrated Thailand.

December 15, 2025 Thailand – Cambodia Conflict Reports of closure of Gulf of Thailand is not a done deal, so says spokesman of Royal Thai Navy. Capt. Nara Khunthodhom, Assistant Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy, clarified reports circulating on social media regarding an alleged closure of Thai waters and suspension of oil exports, stating that no official announcement has been made by any relevant agency.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Saturday issued a detailed statement rejecting claims that recent border incidents with Cambodia were accidental, saying newly laid landmines and rocket attacks on civilian areas show a clear pattern of hostile action. Speaking at a press briefing at 3:00 p.m., the Foreign Minister said Thailand appreciated U.S. President Donald Trump’s concern and desire for peace following his call with the Thai Prime Minister on Friday, but stressed that peace “cannot be achieved by one side alone” and requires genuine commitment from Cambodia.

Tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border have escalated in recent days, with conflicting statements over a ceasefire and ongoing military operations leaving the situation precarious. Both sides accuse the other of aggression, while international leaders, including Malaysia and the United States, have sought to mediate. U.S. President Trump Announces Ceasefire On the evening of December 12, U.S. President Donald Trump announced via a social media post that Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet had agreed to a ceasefire, effective immediately.

December 12, 2025 Political News The dispute between Bhumjai Thai party and People’s Party has prompted the dissolution of the current parliamentary session. Elections have to take place no later than February 8, 2026 (58th day after the dissolution took place) HM the King signed off the request by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, earlier today thus ending the results of the May 14, 2025, election.