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Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:20:00 +0700Staff warning failure blamed for deadly Korat crane incident
The deadly crane accident in Nakhon Ratchasima province last week was caused by on-site staff "failing to notify" that construction was underway, despite the contract requiring notice before trains pass, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn sa...
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:54:00 +0700Thailand's exports rise 16.8% in December, beating forecasts
Thailand's customs-cleared exports rose 16.8% in December from a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, higher than analysts' expectations.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:31:00 +0700Cold snap in Thailand won’t last long
Enjoy the cool weather while it lasts, as weathermen expect temperatures to rise again next week.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:43:00 +0700South Korea repatriates 73 online scam suspects from Cambodia
SEOUL - South Korea has repatriated for questioning 73 people suspected of involvement in online scam operations in Cambodia, Yonhap News said, a fraud that bilked hundreds of people to the tune of 49 billion won (1 billion baht).
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:52:00 +0700SSF spending triggers fury
Concerns about transparency and efficiency of Social Security Fund (SSF) spending have surfaced after Rukchanok Srinork, a People's Party MP candidate, highlighted cases of SSF money being used for "questionable projects".
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:51:00 +0700Gulf Edge, Google Cloud announce AI collaboration
Gulf Edge Co Ltd, the digital infrastructure arm of Gulf Group, and Google Cloud announced an artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration yesterday.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:47:00 +0700Condo sales likely to remain flat on muted purchasing power
The condo market in 2026 is expected to remain subdued but more selective, with developers prioritising inventory clearance, premium pricing and differentiated projects, amid weak domestic purchasing power and prolonged economic uncertainty.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:36:00 +0700Foreign funds return to Thai equity market
Foreign funds have returned to Thai equities as global risk appetite improves, yet analysts caution about potential downward pressure, noting risks remain regarding trade retaliation and geopolitical spillovers that temporarily receded.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:34:00 +0700Listed bank profits edge up in 2025
The banking sector reported marginal net profit growth of 3.6% in 2025, with large banks posting weaker profitability while small lenders delivered strong earnings growth.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:20:00 +0700Thai travellers warned over rise of visa scams
Travellers are advised to be alert to visa application scams, such as false appointment letters or requests for additional payment for fast-track visa guarantees, as outbound travel grows.