Thailand • Table.Briefings

December 21st, 2025

Cambodia: China's special envoy travels to Phnom Penh to ease tensions

To help de-escalate the fighting along the Cambodian–Thai border, China’s special envoy for Asian affairs traveled to Phnom Penh ahead of an upcoming ASEAN meeting.

By Ning Wang

News | ASEAN

December 10th, 2025

Thailand: Border trade collapses after escalation of conflict with Cambodia

The movement of goods between Thailand and Cambodia has come to a standstill at many border crossings. Evacuations are also causing economic damage. The US again threatens to impose high tariffs.

By Marcel Grzanna

Feature | ASEAN

December 8th, 2025

Border conflict: Southeast Asia fears for economic integration

The air strikes between Thailand and Cambodia are a warning signal for investors. They are damaging ASEAN's credibility. The economic integration of Southeast Asia is at stake. China has its own role to play.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Emissions trading

December 4th, 2025

Thailand: Government plans emissions trading and new carbon taxes

Thailand is planning to introduce an emissions trading system and new carbon taxes. The cabinet proposal still has to be approved by parliament and a start date is not yet known.

By Lukas Bayer

News | Southeast Asia

November 4th, 2025

De-escalation: Thailand and Cambodia agree to withdraw heavy weapons

Thailand and Cambodia are working on de-escalating their border conflict. The withdrawal of heavy weapons should take place by the end of the year.

By Redaktion Table

Feature | Thailand

October 29th, 2025

Investments: Thailand relies on future technologies – and is racing against time

Southeast Asia benefits from its status as a geopolitical buffer zone for international investors. Thailand is particularly keen to attract investment in semiconductor technology and the data economy. However, the free trade agreement with the EU is still under negotiation.

By Leonardo Pape

News | ASEAN

October 14th, 2025

ASEAN Summit: Trump to accompany peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand

According to Malaysia’s foreign minister, US President Donald Trump will attend the signing of a formal peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit. The trip has not yet been officially confirmed.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | ASEAN

September 29th, 2025

Thailand: Subsidies for certain foods

The tourism sector is weakening and a strong national currency is putting pressure on exports: Thailand's minority government is facing great pressure and has already announced new elections.

By Fabian Peltsch