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Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:53:00 +0700Vietnam grabs bigger slice of China's durian market as Thailand loses ground
Vietnam saw its exports of durians to China soar by US$500 million last year, as the country shook off earlier phytosanitary issues and leveraged its geographic advantages to outcompete its Southeast Asian rivals in the lucrative Chinese market.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:44:00 +0700Foreign tourists brawl on Patong’s Bangla Road
A violent brawl involving foreign tourists on Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket, sparked alarm over the safety of visitors and the province's reputation as a top holiday destination.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:18:00 +0700Delivery rider who 'broke the rules' beaten up by racecourse guard
A woman delivery rider was beaten up by a male security guard at the Bangkok Sports Club racecourse in Pathum Wan district for not following the venue's delivery rules.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:14:00 +0700Activist challenges Pheu Thai’s B9m in daily prizes policy
Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has asked the Election Commission whether the Pheu Thai Party informed it in advance of the "Nine New Millionaires a Day" policy announced during campaiging for the general election, as the EC requires.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:58:00 +0700Why Thailand, a US treaty ally, is stocking up on Chinese weapons
Thailand, a US treaty ally, has been adding to its arsenal of Chinese-made weapons with deals for ships, tanks and other high-value hardware.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:56:00 +0700Frost on Doi Inthanon, temperature drops to 1°C
DOI INTHANON — The cold spell continues across northern regions of Thailand, with the temperature dropping to only 1°C at the summit of Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai on Monday morning.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:45:00 +0700Submersibles revealing mysteries of the deep sea
ABOARD OCEANXPLORER, Indonesia - A dome-fronted submersible sinks beneath the waves off Indonesia, heading down nearly 1,000 metres in search of new species, plastic-eating microbes and compounds that could one day make medicines.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:22:00 +0700South Korea police say detain 55 scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia
SEOUL - South Korean authorities on Monday detained 55 of the 73 people repatriated from Cambodia last week as part of an investigation into suspected involvement in online scam operations, police said.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:14:00 +0700Fireworks-blaze damage to Bhumibol Bridge less than reported B15m
The damage caused to a concrete pillar supporting the Bhumibol Bridge by a fire started by boys playing with fireworks is not as high as the 15 million baht figure being circulated on social media and in some news reports, the Department of Rural Roa...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:53:00 +0700Value of Thai investment applications rises 67% y/y in 2025
The value of Thailand's total investment applications rose by 67% on the year to $60.23 billion in 2025, driven by digital and advanced industries, the Board of Investment said on Monday.