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TTB Lowers Loan Interest Rates to Support Economic Recovery

Bangkok: TTB has announced a reduction in lending interest rates by up to 0.25% per year, effective December 23, 2025, as part of its strategy to support economic recovery and ease financial burdens on vulnerable customers and businesses. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Piti Tantakasem, CEO of TMBThanachart (TTB), emphasized that the bank is committed to providing financial support

Rubio Pushes for Ceasefire Agreement Between Thailand and Cambodia to Be Reinstated by Next Week

Bangkok: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed efforts by the U.S. government to encourage Thailand and Cambodia to re-engage with the ceasefire agreement coordinated by President Donald Trump, targeting a resumption of compliance by early next week. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Rubio stated that despite the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia being previously halted through a written

Scammers Exploit Migrants Defying Return Order Amid Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes

Bangkok: Scammers are extorting money from migrants who defy the mandatory return home order. On the 13th day of fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border, the second round of clashes near Preah Vihear Mountain continued this morning, with sporadic clashes still heard. Meanwhile, the Kantaralak district authorities issued a warning about scammers posing as police officers and extorting money from villagers

Putin Stands Firm on Conditions for Ending Ukraine Conflict

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that there will be no concessions on Russia’s terms for ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. He accused the European Union of attempting “daylight robbery” by seizing Russian assets. According to Thai News Agency, during his annual press conference and the “Direct Line” program, President Putin emphasized that Russia’s conditions, as declared in

Chaiya Brahma Resigns Amid Election Preparations as Pheu Thai Party Unveils Candidates

Bangkok: Chaiya Brahma has officially resigned from the Pheu Thai Party, announcing his decision through a LINE message that confirmed an amicable parting of ways. Prasert Chantruangthong, the party’s secretary-general, acknowledged the resignation and assured that a suitable replacement has been found to run in Constituency 2 of Nong Bua Lamphu Province. According to Thai News Agency, Prasert Chantruangthong and

Election Commission of Thailand Updates Regulations for 2025 Parliamentary Elections

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has announced new regulations concerning the election of Members of Parliament, specifically Regulation No. 2 for the election of members of the House of Representatives, B.E. 2568 (2025). This regulation has been officially published in the Royal Gazette as of December 19, 2025, and became effective the day after its publication. According to

Thammanat Addresses Criticism and Celebrates Achievements at 2025 SEA Games

Bangkok: “Thammanat” accepts criticism regarding the hosting of the 2025 SEA Games, acknowledging it as a lesson learned while expressing satisfaction that nine ASEAN countries praised the warm welcome. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Captain Thamanat Phromphao, addressed the recent SEA Games, mentioning his directive to Minister of Tourism and Sports,

Government Urges Over 100,000 Student Loan Defaulters to Repay or Face Legal Consequences

Bangkok: The government is issuing a stern warning to over 100,000 student loan borrowers, emphasizing the need to clear their debts promptly or face legal actions. These borrowers, who had been ordered by the court to settle their loans, are urged to either repay the outstanding amounts displayed on the SLF Connect app or arrange for debt restructuring online by