Thailand

Malaysia remains ready to support efforts to de-escalate the situation, protect civilians, and help restore regional stability, in line with ASEAN's spirit of good neighbourliness.

For 2026, Thailand expects 34.9 million foreign visitors, a 4% increase, earning 1.63 trillion THB in revenue, up 8% year-on-year. Total tourism revenue, including domestic travel, is forecast at 2.79 trillion THB (88 billion USD).

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on December 12 signed a decree dissolving the House of Representatives, paving the way for a new general election.

With a 2–0 win over Malaysia, Vietnam secured first place in Group B, giving coach Kim Sang Sik’s squad full control of their semifinal path and a strong psychological boost ahead of the knockout stage at SEA Games 33.

Thailand’s strategic goal is to become a major global production hub for electric vehicles and parts. The Thai government continues to drive towards the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) target by 2030 through systematic economic measures balanced with domestic market stability.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung said that the Party and State view cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges as pivotal bridges for maintaining sustainable cooperation.

A total of 28 teams with 552 members have arrived in Thailand, with several squads, including the men’s and women’s football teams, baseball, handball and badminton, already beginning competition as scheduled. An additional 160 athletes, including key teams in athletics, swimming and archery, were due to join the delegation later the same day.

as a neighbouring country and a fellow ASEAN member, Vietnam calls on Cambodia and Thailand to exercise the utmost restraint, refrain from the use of force, fully implement the ceasefire agreement, continue dialogue, and resolve their disagreements in a peaceful and satisfactory manner.

For the Vietnamese delegation, the moment the national flag is hoisted in Bangkok serves as a reminder of their dual mission – striving for sporting excellence while also showcasing an image of Vietnam that is confident, dynamic, and friendly. Each athlete enters the Games carrying not only medal hopes, but also the responsibility of strengthening regional solidarity and friendship.

Thailand and Myanmar expressed a mutual desire to see peace and development in Thai-Myanmar border areas, and concurred that security operations near the border should be carried out with the utmost caution to avoid impacts on civilians.

The two sides discussed measures to deepen academic collaboration between KKU and Vietnamese educational institutions. Key areas of interest included expanding Vietnamese-language teaching at KKU and fostering joint research on Mekong-related issues, culture, education, and knowledge exchange between the two countries.

A total of 11 communities across six districts, located outside the city’s flood-protection embankments, are at risk of being impacted directly. More than 320 households could face flooding if water overtops the riverbanks.

Thailand’s energy policy must maintain a balance between security, sustainability and affordability. Over-prioritising any one pillar would harm both the public and the country’s competitiveness.

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the Ministry of Commerce have launched the “Taste, Shop, Cheer” programme at all competition sites, offering selected local foods and products to showcase Thailand’s soft power and high-quality goods to the ASEAN community.

Last year, Thailand enforced a ban on open burning in its northern provinces and penalised violators, including those burning agricultural waste. The government’s tough measures helped significantly reduce PM2.5 levels during the same period.

On the occasion of Thailand's National Day, State President Luong Cuong on December 5 sent a message of congratulations to King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Thailand ranked 16th out of nearly 200 countries for the most road traffic deaths per capita in 2021, WHO data shows. Nearly 33,000 people were killed in drunk driving incidents in the country from 2019 to 2023, according to public health ministry figures.

AOT estimates that, with an average of 35 million passengers passing through its six airports annually, the increase in the PSC will generate around 10 billion THB in additional revenue per year.

On the same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung also extended condolences to his Thai counterpart Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

Thailand is currently Vietnam’s largest trading partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and both countries are working towards the target of 25 billion USD in bilateral trade this year. Thailand is also among the top ten investors in Vietnam, with registered capital exceeding 13.7 billion USD.