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Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:56:00 +0700B100 million worth of illegal CCTV gear seized in Bangkok
Police have seized thousands of illegal closed-circuit TV cameras and foreign SIM cards from a Chinese-owned warehouse in Bangkok, which was also used to live-stream online sales of the goods.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0700Poll body pledges transparency on election day
The Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, saying vote tallies will be posted at every polling station and observers will be permitted to photograph the results.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:38:00 +0700Attacker of Thai grandfather in US acquitted of murder
A man caught on video violently shoving an 84-year-old Thai grandfather to the ground in San Francisco in 2021 has been found not guilty of murder and elder abuse, in a case that became a nationwide symbol of rising attacks against Asians during the ...
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:47:00 +0700Exploring a potential baht-gold price link
As global gold prices skyrocket, debates are ongoing in Thailand about the significant impact of gold trading flows on the volatility and appreciation of the baht.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:35:00 +0700Thai dividend payouts hit record high in 2025
Listed Thai companies paid a record 651 billion baht in dividends last year, even as the domestic equity market declined for a third consecutive year, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:22:00 +0700Smog to persist for a week
Toxic haze continued to blanket Bangkok and large parts of the country, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exceeding safe limits in 45 provinces nationwide, authorities said, warning that unhealthy air conditions could persist until Jan 23.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:10:00 +0700Thanathorn: People’s Party won’t ‘distort’ a Bhumjaithai win
The People's Party is prepared to take on the role of opposition if Bhumjaithai wins the Feb 8 election, says Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:03:00 +0700Thailand Privilege Card vows to uphold strict screening
Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has pledged not to allow individuals with suspicious backgrounds or links to grey businesses to use its membership as a cover, and is preparing to discuss with the government ways to mitigate the impact of new tax measur...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:33:00 +0700Italian-Thai projects halted after fatal accidents
The Ministry of Transport on Friday ordered a 15-day construction halt on 14 contracts involving Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) as well as other large-scale projects overseen by the ministry, as it conducts safety inspections after two fatal c...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:59:00 +0700Heads roll after Chinese detainee releases
One police officer has been dismissed and four others face criminal and disciplinary action for their alleged involvement in corruption linked to the unlawful release of Chinese detainees, the Royal Thai Police said on Friday.