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  • Fuel prices to rise today/Two PKK beaches recognized/Super El Niño could bring food shock
  • THE IRAN WAR: Middle East war will weaken baht/Fuel frustration mounts/Oil Shortage Threatens Thai Tourism/Conflict threatens Thai growth/Trump signals possible wind-down/Israel-Iran strikes hit energy hubs/Qatar blast doubles LNG prices/War jolts six Thai industries/Coal units restarted/Thinning Suvarnabhumi taxi ranks/Hospitals limit drug dispensing
  • ECONOMY: Consumer giants eye April price rises/Tax schemes to benefit SMEs/Vietnam preferred by European investors/Booming wellness economies
  • TOURISM: Tourism eyes B15-billion stimulus/Suvarnabhumi 36th best airport
  • THAILAND EXPERIENCE: Thailand Falls to 52nd/Wild elephant raids kitchen
  • CLIMATE THAILAND: When the ocean cannot speak
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Fuel prices to rise today as PTT and Bangchak adjust rates

Petrol prices will rise today, with PTT and Bangchak service stations announcing their latest price adjustments. Gasohol 95, Gasohol 91, Gasohol E85, Gasohol E20, Super Power Gasohol 95, and petrol will all increase by 1 baht per liter, while diesel and Super Power diesel will rise by 70 satang per liter. Effective from 5 am today, fuel prices for tomorrow will be as follows: Continued … 

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Two PKK beaches win 4.5-star environmental ratings, Koh Kradan and Bileh 5-star winners

The Pollution Control Department has announced the results of its 2025 Beach Star environmental assessment, with Koh Kradan in Trang and Bileh Beach on Koh Hong in Krabi receiving the highest five-star rating. Khao Kalok Beach and Sam Phraya Beach, both in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, received 4.5 stars.
The results showed that 10 beaches achieved environmental quality ratings ranging from very good to excellent, or 4.5 to five stars. The department said these beaches demonstrated an outstanding environmental quality and could serve as models for sustainable beach management in Thailand. Continued … 

Super El Niño could bring drought, food shock

Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency, or GISTDA, has warned that a possible “super El Niño” could trigger severe climate disruption across Thailand and the wider ASEAN region, bringing heightened risks of drought, food insecurity, soaring agricultural prices and a worsening PM2.5 crisis.

GISTDA said the region could face much greater volatility than under a normal El Niño event if the phenomenon intensifies. According to information posted by GISTDA, a normal El Niño already tends to bring hotter and drier conditions. But if it strengthens into a super El Niño, with sea-surface temperatures rising more than 1.5-2 degrees Celsius above average, the effects on climate systems, the economy and people’s daily lives could become much more severe. The agency said clearer signs may begin to emerge in early May 2026. Continued … 

Escalating Middle East war will likely further weaken Thai baht

The Thai baht is set to weaken further as the Middle East war is intensifying and dragging on, while the US Federal Reserve also may not be in a rush to cut interest rates.

Wachirawat Banchuen, senior financial market strategist at Siam Commercial Bank, said the Thai baht’s plunge stopped just above 32.80 to the dollar, its weakest level in five months, and will likely continue weakening in the short term. Continued … 

Fuel frustration mounts

Public frustration is mounting across Thailand over restricted access to fuel, despite repeated government assurances that national reserves remain ample. Officials insist there is no overall shortage, citing combined reserves sufficient for 104 days, yet scenes on the ground tell a more complicated story.

In Nakhon Ratchasima, demand remains intense. Lorry driver Kriangkrai said he stops at multiple stations each day, as purchases are capped at 1,000 baht per visit. “I have to refuel at up to 10 stations a day; this disrupts transport schedules.” Other motorists report similar difficulties. Continued … 

Oil Shortage Fears Threaten Thai Tourism Confidence

Thailand’s tourism sector is facing renewed concern after warnings that a potential oil shortage could disrupt travel and damage visitor confidence more severely than rising fuel prices. Thai Hotels Assn. (THA) President Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun said a lack of fuel supply would create immediate uncertainty, leaving tourists unsure whether they could complete their journeys. He cautioned that such disruption could undermine the overall travel experience and deter both domestic and international visitors.

The warning comes amid broader concerns over global energy instability and its potential impact on Thailand. Although the government has stated that oil reserves are sufficient for more than 90 days, Thienprasit urged authorities not to become complacent. He stressed that even with reassurances, any misstep in managing supply could escalate into a wider crisis of confidence, particularly if reports spread suggesting fuel shortages across the country. Continued … 

Mideast conflict threatens Thai growth

The Bank of Thailand is warning the war in the Middle East could weigh on Thailand’s economy across multiple fronts, potentially dragging GDP growth below its 2% forecast for this year.

The conflict has heightened downside risks, with impacts expected through several channels, including energy prices, financial market volatility, and broader economic activity, said Chayawadee Chai-anant, assistant governor for corporate relations at the central bank. Continued … 

Trump signals possible wind-down in Iran

US President Donald Trump said today he was considering winding down US military operations against Iran, saying Washington was close to achieving its objectives as the conflict approached its fourth week.

In an online post on, Trump wrote: “We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great military efforts in the Middle East with respect to the terrorist regime of Iran.” Continued … 

Israel-Iran strikes hit global energy hubs

Israel and Iran have launched a series of intense retaliatory strikes targeting energy infrastructure across the Middle East, pushing the region into a deeper and more dangerous phase of conflict with global economic consequences.

Reuters reported yesterday that the situation escalated sharply, with both sides focusing attacks on critical energy facilities in their own territories and across the region. Continued … 

Qatar blast doubles LNG prices, pressures Thailand’s power tariff

Global energy markets have been shaken once again after an explosion at a natural gas production site in Qatar triggered a sharp surge in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices, placing direct pressure on Thailand’s electricity cost structure, particularly the fuel adjustment charge (Ft) for the second 2026 period (May-August), which is due to be announced soon.

Poonpat Leesombatpaiboon, secretary-general of the Energy Regulatory Commission (OERC), said geopolitical factors, especially tensions in the Middle East linked to the Iran war, have significantly increased uncertainty in global energy markets and have already begun to affect Thailand. Continued … 

Iran war jolts six Thai industries, possible B12-billion GDP hit

The escalating tensions surrounding the Iran war in the Middle East have become a major source of pressure on the global economy, with significant repercussions for Thailand’s industrial sector amid rising risks from energy prices and logistics costs.

Supakit Boonsiri, director-general of the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE), said the key issue requiring close monitoring is the risk of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes, accounting for around 20% of global daily oil consumption. Continued … 

Coal units restarted to curb electricity costs

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the restart of two decommissioned units at the Mae Moh coal-fired power plant in a bid to contain rising electricity bills.

ERC Secretary-general Poonpat Leesombatpiboon said the commission’s board resolved that state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) should bring units 9 and 10 back online. Continued … 

Fuel shortage thinning Suvarnabhumi taxi ranks

A fuel shortage is severely disrupting taxi services at Suvarnabhumi Airport, with large SUV taxis gradually suspending operations and only about 2,500 vehicles currently in active service, out of a fleet estimated at more than 5,000, operators say.

Drivers of the larger vehicles favored by families and travelers with bulky luggage have had to stop working, as they’re struggling to secure fuel supplies, Panlop Chayinthu, president of the Suvarnabhumi Taxi Coordination Assn., said yesterday. Continued … 

Hospitals limit drug dispensing

Three major hospitals have adjusted outpatient drug dispensing as a precaution to prevent potential shortages amid energy-related disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis, while the Ministry of Public Health says national stocks remain sufficient.

Siriraj Hospital, Ramathibodi Hospital, and Maharaj Nakhon Chiang Mai Hospital said the measures are intended to manage medicines and medical supplies prudently to ensure availability for patients amid heightened supply chain risks. Continued … 

Five consumer giants eye April price rises on cost surge

Five major consumer goods manufacturers are signaling possible price increases from April, as the global energy crisis drives up costs across supply chains and puts fresh pressure on the retail market.

The prolonged tension in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with higher oil prices and rising logistics costs beginning to feed into production expenses. Some product categories are also starting to face shortages of imported raw materials, leaving manufacturers to absorb significantly higher costs. Continued … 

Ministry preps tax schemes to benefit SMEs

The Finance Ministry is preparing tax reduction measures for large businesses that help bring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into their supply chains, in a bid to help upgrade local SMEs.

Speaking at a Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) seminar yesterday, caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said SMEs are a key pillar of the government’s “Quick Big Win” policy, which aims to transform SMEs by enhancing their competitiveness. Continued …

Vietnam, not Thailand, preferred by European investors in ASEAN

European companies are increasingly favoring Vietnam over Thailand for future investments in Southeast Asia, according to Chris Humphrey, executive director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council.

Business sentiment surveys conducted by the council show Vietnam has ranked as the top destination for European investment. Humphrey said Vietnam’s extensive network of trade agreements has given it a clear advantage. Continued … 

Philippines and Thailand have booming wellness economies

The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according to the latest data published by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).

The Philippines’ wellness economy is valued at US$47.3 billion, which is an increase of 31% on figures from 2019 (US$36 billion). Wellness contributes 10.2% of the country’s GDP. The year-on-year growth shows a robust rate of 7.3%. Thailand’s wellness market reached US$43.7 billion in 2024, ranking number seven among the world’s top 25 wellness markets for growth between 2023 and 2024 – achieving a 10% increase. Continued … 

Tourism groups eye B15-billion stimulus

Seven tourism associations under the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (FETTA) have called for stimulus projects worth a combined 15 billion baht, including cash handouts to local tourists, to prevent an industry downturn due to the Gulf war.

Adith Chairattananon, honorary secretary-general of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), said cancellation rates ballooned during three weeks of strikes in the Middle East, while new bookings for April slowed, including from Chinese travelers. Visitors from the mainland recorded promising signs the first two months of the year, but forward bookings have faded to 60% of available seats in April. Continued … 

Changi Named World’s Best Airport, Suvarnabhumi 36th

Singapore Changi Airport has been named the world’s best airport for 2026 by Skytrax, extending its long-running dominance, while Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport climbed to 36th place in the latest global rankings. The annual list highlights continued strong performance by leading Asian hubs and steady improvement in Thailand’s main international gateway.

The rankings are based on passenger surveys conducted worldwide between 2025 and 2026, assessing service quality and overall airport experience. Changi retained the top spot, followed by Incheon International Airport and Tokyo Haneda Airport. Other airports in the top 10 include Hong Kong International Airport and Narita International Airport. Continued … 

Thailand Falls to 52nd in ‘World Happiness’ rankings

Finland has ranked as the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year in the World Happiness Report 2026, while Thailand dropped from 49th to 52nd place. The report, released by the Wellbeing Research Center at the University of Oxford on Thursday, highlighted that the top three countries were Finland, Iceland, and Denmark. Costa Rica saw significant improvement, climbing to fourth place, the highest among Latin American nations.

Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands were ranked fifth, sixth, and seventh, respectively. Israel, Luxembourg, and Switzerland followed, securing the eighth, ninth, and 10th positions. The United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom were ranked 23rd, 25th, and 29th, respectively, with Thailand falling to 52nd. Continued … 

Wild elephant raids kitchen, devours rice in Chachoengsao

A wild elephant broke into a rural home in eastern Thailand overnight, rummaging through a kitchen and eating stored rice, officials said yesterday. The incident occurred late in Tha Takiab district, where local officials and rangers inspected damage at a house in Ban Khlong Mahat village.

CCTV footage showed a large elephant quietly approaching the rear of the house before forcing its way through a wooden kitchen door. Once inside, it searched for food, opening cupboards and using its trunk to scoop rice from a storage jar. Continued … 

When the ocean cannot speak

The ocean has always felt like home to Claire Narida Charanachitta. Long before she spoke at international forums or produced award-winning documentaries, the Thai teenager spent her childhood exploring forests, coastlines, and environmental camps that introduced her to the delicate balance of nature.

Those early encounters would quietly shape a path that now places her among a new generation of youth advocates working to protect the planet’s oceans. Today, at just 17 years old, Claire has become an emerging voice in marine conservation — one whose work has reached audiences from coastal communities in Thailand to the United Nations (UN). Continued … 

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  • Sheraton Hua Hin Resort Recognized/Bangkok Remains the Choice for Retirees/CNN Picks Bangkok/What Worries Thailand?/West Has Already Lost Southeast Asia/Pet-Friendly Gone Too Far?/New friendship bridge/Police corruption war
  • THAILAND-CAMBODIA CONFLICT: Fighting continues in Sa Kaeo/Clashes heavy in Si Sa Ket–Surin/Trump ready to act?
  • ECONOMY: Analysts predict baht to hit 30/Measures to Curb Surge in Baht/Strong baht threatens to slow exports/New import duty double-edged sword/Auto Industry Pins Hopes on Exports
  • TOURISM: Foreign arrivals top 31 million/Strong baht threatens tourism/Firmer Baht may be good for tourism/39 million foreign tourists predicted
  • CLIMATE THAILAND: Phasing out coal
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Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Awarded Trusted Thailand Certification by TAT

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa has been awarded the Trusted Thailand Certification by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), a national recognition designed to enhance traveler confidence and promote responsible tourism across the country.

The Trusted Thailand Certification is granted to tourism establishments that meet rigorous standards in guest safety, secure and reliable systems, clear communication, and inclusive accessibility. This recognition reflects Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa’s continued commitment to delivering dependable hospitality and ensuring a safe, comfortable, and well-managed experience for guests at every stage of their stay. Continued …

Why Bangkok Remains the Premier Choice for Thailand’s Retirees

For decades, the traditional Thai retirement dream was synonymous with a quiet retreat to the provinces or a seaside escape. However, as the nation enters the “Longevity Era,” a new survey by DDproperty reveals a decisive shift in strategy.

Far from seeking isolation, over a third of consumers (33%) now name Bangkok as their primary retirement destination, prioritizing structural readiness over rural tranquility. Continued …

CNN Picks Bangkok for Global Countdown

CNN is set to broadcast its New Year’s Eve 2025 celebrations live from Bangkok. This year, one of CNN’s Asia-Pacific live studios will be based at ICONSIAM, located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River.

Hosted by anchor and correspondent Kristie Lu Stout and senior international correspondent Will Ripley, live audio and visual signals from Bangkok will be transmitted through CNN’s global news network to international audiences worldwide across all CNN television and digital platforms. Continued …

What Worries Thailand?

The final What Worries the World survey of 2025 highlights a significant shift in the collective consciousness of the Thai public. While structural issues remain at the forefront, the year concludes with a sharp rise in environmental concern, marking the first time in 2025 that climate change has broken into the top five national worries.

This surge reflects the immediate impact of severe environmental events witnessed throughout the final quarter of the year. Most notably, the historic flooding in southern Thailand during November and December has left a profound mark on public sentiment. Described by officials as the heaviest rainfall in three centuries, the floods affected over 4 million people across provinces like Songkhla, Pattani, and Narathiwat. The devastation to infrastructure and livelihoods has transformed climate change from a theoretical future risk into a tangible, high-priority emergency for the Thai people. Continued …

Thailand Shows the West Has Already Lost Southeast Asia

It doesn’t begin with tanks. It begins with a fiber-optic cable. With a battery production facility. With a data center in Thailand’s heartland, owned by Chinese interests. While the West talks about “values,” China invests — systematically, irreversibly.

Thailand, long a neutral buffer between competing great powers, is tilting. Not loudly. Not on command. But through infrastructure, through economic logic, through cultural proximity. The country that once served as a bulwark against communism is becoming China’s gateway for trade, logistics, infrastructure, and IT security. Continued …

Pet-Friendly Gone Too Far? Thai Restaurant Defends Dogs Dining at Tables

A pet-friendly restaurant in Thailand has defended its policy after a video showing dogs dining at tables with customers sparked criticism online over hygiene concerns. The clip showed a dog eating from a plate placed on a dining table alongside people, prompting questions about cleanliness and food safety.

The restaurant, Ko-Ya, said it allows pets as part of its concept and uses separate plates and utensils exclusively for animals, which are washed separately using high-temperature dishwashers. It added that pet food is prepared to the same quality standards as food for customers. Continued …

Thailand, Laos hail new friendship bridge

Thailand and Laos will hold an inauguration ceremony of the Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge (Bueng Kan–Bolikhamsai) tomorrow.

The event will mark an important milestone in celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Continued …

Police corruption war airs in Nakhon Si Thammarat

The provincial police chief in Nakhon Si Thammarat was removed on Monday after a scandal erupted, linked to allegations of corruption and threats. The move by National Police Chief Kittirat Phanphet followed the online release of an audio clip, published alongside photographs of Police Major Gen. Kriangsak Noonkliang and graphic captions highlighting key claims.

The removal and rapid replacement of the newly appointed chief triggered mixed reactions within the force. Some officers expressed relief at his exit, while others supported the view that he was the victim of a coordinated effort to frame him. Continued …

Fighting continues in Sa Kaeo; Poipet military targets hit

The First Army Area command issued an update on the Thailand–Cambodia border situation today in Sa Kaeo province, marking the 17th day of countermeasures and sovereignty defense operations.

The command said operations continue across three frontline sectors along the Sa Kaeo border, where the terrain is largely open and lacks strong defensive positions or solid cover, making it vulnerable to attack. It also accused Cambodian forces of using civilian areas as military positions to launch attacks on Thai forces. Continued … 

Clashes remain heavy in Si Sa Ket–Surin; rockets hit Thai civilian areas

The Second Army issued an update on the Thailand–Cambodia border situation across multiple sectors. It said clashes continued in Si Sa Ket and Surin, but Thai forces remained in control of the battlefield.

The update said Cambodian forces continued firing salvos of unguided BM-21 multiple-launch rockets into Thailand, aimed at applying pressure and creating psychological impact. Thai forces responded with coordinated fire support and drone strikes against key targets, including the opponent’s communications systems, enabling them to hold their positions. Some Thai personnel were reported injured. Continued … 

Trump ready to act after ‘solving eight wars’

US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for resolving “eight wars”, adding that Thailand is “starting to shape up” amid renewed attention on Thai–Cambodian tensions.

“I’ve solved eight wars and Thailand is starting to shape up… they started with Cambodia, they started up again. But I think Marco (Secretary of State Marco Rubio), we have that in very good shape. There’s a lot of hatred between those two people,” he told US media yesterday following the special ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, which focused on possible ceasefire arrangements. Continued …

Analysts predict baht to hit 30 to the dollar

The baht could potentially appreciate to test 30 to the dollar in the near term amid a sharp rise in international gold prices to a new record high and broad weakness for the US dollar, say analysts.

Gold soared to a new high, approaching US$4,500 an ounce yesterday, driven by broad US dollar weakness, intensifying geopolitics amid US-Venezuela tensions, and strong buying from central banks. Continued …

Thai Authorities Launch Emergency Measures to Curb Surge in Baht

Thai financial authorities have launched a three-pronged strategy to stop the baht’s rapid appreciation, which they have identified as being primarily driven by the country’s booming online gold trade.

The emergency measures include requiring online gold platforms to submit transaction data, evaluating a new tax on online gold sales, and considering a “ceiling” on trading volumes. Continued …

Strong baht threatens to slow 2026 exports as orders soften, shippers warn

Thailand’s exports in 2026 risk growing more slowly as the strong baht, a high base, and softer orders weigh on performance, the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) has warned.

Thanakorn Kasetsuwan, chairman of the TNSC, said Thailand’s export base in 2025 was unusually high — with growth seen at more than 10% — which could make it difficult for exports in 2026 to expand at a similarly strong pace. The council’s current forecast for 2026 export growth is 2%-4%. Continued …

New import duty a double-edged sword

The Customs Department’s imposition of import duties on goods valued less than 1,500 baht starting on Jan. 1 will have both positive and negative impacts for Thailand.

According to Kulthirath Pakawach-krilers, president of the Thai e-Commerce Assn., on one hand the move will benefit Thai manufacturers and domestic sellers who have been paying full import duties and value-added tax (VAT) on higher-value goods. The change enables fairer competition with foreign sellers, especially those shipping low-value items from China or other countries that previously entered duty-free. Continued …

Thai Auto Industry Pins 2026 Hopes on Exports

After a year marked by weakening exports and political uncertainty, Thailand’s auto industry expects 2026 to bring more stability, setting a production target of 1.45 million vehicles, pending clarity on trade policy and the post-election landscape.

Surapong Paisitpattanapong, an adviser to the FTI chairman and spokesperson for its Automotive Industry Club, said total vehicle production in the first 11 months of 2025 fell 1.64% from a year earlier to 1,341,714 units. Continued …

Foreign arrivals to Thailand top 31 million; Malaysians lead visitor list

Thailand has recorded more than 31 million foreign tourist arrivals so far this year, led by visitors from Malaysia, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

In its latest update covering Jan. 1–Dec. 21, the ministry said Thailand welcomed 31.76 million foreign visitors, down 7.25% year-on-year. Spending by overseas tourists generated an estimated 1.48 trillion baht in revenue. Continued …

Strong baht threatens Thailand’s tourism price competitiveness

Thailand’s tourism industry is warning that an “overstrong” baht could undermine the country’s price competitiveness from the late-2025 high season through 2026, making Thai travel and services appear more expensive to foreign visitors compared with regional rivals such as Japan and Vietnam.

Adit Chairattananont, secretary-general of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), said that if the baht strengthens beyond 30 to the US dollar, it could weigh on tourism for an extended period. He argued that Thailand already has the highest cost of living in ASEAN, and a stronger currency adds further pressure at a time when competition for international tourists is intensifying. Continued …

Why a firmer Baht may be good for Thailand’s tourism future

As Thailand enters the height of the travel season, the strengthening baht has once again become a focal point of discussion across the tourism industry. Trading recently between 31.4 and 31.8 to the US dollar, the firmer currency has raised familiar concerns: will a stronger baht deter visitors, or does it reflect a deeper shift in how Thailand is positioning itself on the global tourism stage?

At first glance, there is little evidence of a slowdown. International arrivals remain solid, flights are busy and hotels in key destinations continue to report healthy occupancy levels. Beneath the surface, however, spending patterns suggest a more complex picture. Continued …

39 million foreign tourists predicted for 2026

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) expects 39 million foreign arrivals next year, including 9 million Chinese tourists, while announcing its readiness to help stimulate 3 billion baht via its trade show in January.

The “Thailand Tourism and Mice Next 2026” is scheduled for Jan. 23, with 1,200-1,500 participants from Thailand and overseas, and is expected to generate at least 3 billion baht in revenue. Continued … 

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Phasing out coal makes economic sense

Thailand’s recent update to its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) was met with polite applause from diplomatic circles and global communities. By finally aligning the national net-zero target with the mid-century goals of our neighbors, the kingdom appears to be getting back on track.

However, experienced observers of Thai energy policy know that targets are easy to set but difficult to realize. A closer look at the Energy Sector Investment Needs and Prioritization section reveals a roadmap that focuses on speculative technology over economic reality. Continued …

Trump administration orders nearly 30 US ambassadors to leave their posts

The Trump administration has ordered nearly 30 ambassadors in embassies around the world to return to the United States within weeks, a move that would leave a large gap in the American diplomatic corps even as President Donald Trump has said he wants to resolve conflicts through diplomacy. Continued …

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