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Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:26:00 +0700
South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 5 years in prison for obstruction
SEOUL - A South Korean court on ‌Friday ​sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for charges including obstructing ‌attempts to arrest him following his failed bid ‌to impose martial law.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:13:00 +0700
Heavy rain 'to arrive earlier this year'
This year’s rainy season is expected to arrive earlier and bring heavier rainfall than usual, Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno has warned, urging agencies to step up preparedness for major flooding.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:16:00 +0700
Poll: Voters unconvinced by cash handout schemes
Political parties' promises of cash freebies will have little impact on voters' decisions when they cast their ballots at the coming general election, according to a KPI opinion poll released on Friday.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:50:00 +0700
Bangkok cloaked in blanket of smog
Thick smog is seen in many areas of Bangkok on Thursday, where higher vehicle emissions have been singled out as the main contributor to pollution in inner areas of the capital city.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:23:00 +0700
Whither populism?
Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to h...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:49:00 +0700
Govt asks US to clarify visa suspension
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally asked the United States to clarify its decision to suspend the processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, including Thailand.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:35:00 +0700
Election Commission confident about polling day
The Election Commission (EC) is confident the upcoming general election and referendum will proceed smoothly following a full-scale simulation exercise, stressing that voters will be required to verify their identity twice to ensure accuracy and prev...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:17:00 +0700
Vayupak Fund champions governance to best benchmarks
The Vayupak Fund 1 delivered a return of 6.09% last year, outperforming the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, which fell by 10%.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:11:00 +0700
Survey: Thai firms concerned about graft
Most Thai businesses are deeply worried about corruption, with a new survey revealing 97% of companies believe graft has become a critical threat to the country's economy and requires urgent solutions, according to the Joint Standing Committee on Com...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:03:00 +0700
TikTok Election Center aims to combat misinformation
TikTok, the global short-form video platform, has launched its 2026 Thailand Election Center to protect platform integrity, elevate authoritative information and combat harmful misinformation.

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