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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:46:00 +0700Thais abroad register in record numbers for overseas voting
The number of Thais living abroad who have registered to vote in the Feb 8 general election and referendum has surged to 139,535, an increase of 21.1% from 2023, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:56:00 +0700How to spot scammers' tricks before you fall for them
Scammers are getting smarter, but their favourite tricks still rely on old lies dressed up in new ways. These schemes are designed to make you panic and act without thinking. Let's look into some their most common tricks and the simple steps you can ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:53:00 +0700Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreading
Well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan has warned that a mutating influenza strain A H3N2 is spreading in Thailand. It is more resistant to vaccines but does not increase in severity.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:45:00 +0700Australia to hold special inquiry into Bondi Beach shooting
SYDNEY - Australia will hold a royal commission inquiry into the mass shooting that killed 15 people at Bondi Beach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, as he faced public demands for answers.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:44:00 +0700Cambodia to liquidate bank linked to accused scam boss
A Cambodian bank founded by accused scam boss Chen Zhi, who was extradited to China after being arrested in Cambodia on Tuesday, has been ordered liquidated, the central bank said on Thursday.
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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:19:00 +0700DSI raids locations tied to iris scanning and crypto
Officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Thursday raided five locations in Bangkok linked to an iris-scanning cryptocurrency initiative suspected of illegally harvesting personal data from 1.2 million Thai citizens.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:53:00 +0700Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreading
Well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan has warned that a mutating influenza strain A H3N2 is spreading in Thailand. It is more resistant to vaccines but does not increase in severity.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:44:00 +0700Cambodia to liquidate bank linked to accused scam boss
A Cambodian bank founded by accused scam boss Chen Zhi, who was extradited to China after being arrested in Cambodia on Tuesday, has been ordered liquidated, the central bank said on Thursday.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:37:00 +0700Four Thai snow sculpture teams triumph in China
Thai vocational student teams claimed multiple awards at the 18th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, China on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:31:00 +0700Wat Arun photographers to get ‘manners’ training
Photographers from Thai costume rental shops at Wat Arun in Bangkok are now required to take training in “manners” after complaints about improper behaviour.