Summary: Thailand’s King approved the dissolution of parliament after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government failed to reach an agreement with the opposition on constitutional changes. This political turmoil coincides with escalating border clashes with Cambodia, threatening a ceasefire brokered by the U.S. The conflict risks further economic strain, including potential U.S. tariffs and a loss of Cambodian exports and migrant workers.

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/12/thailand-dissolves-parliament-dissolution-escalating-border-strife-tensions-cambodia.html