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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 12:22:00 +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 08:55:00 +0700Harmful smog levels over most of Thailand
Bangkok and 57 provinces of Thailand were shrouded with unsafe levels of ultrafine dust, with seriously harmful red levels in the capital and 15 provinces, on Monday morning.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:11:00 +0700E-savings gain appeal as interest rates edge lower
As interest rates continue to decline, e-savings deposit accounts are emerging as an attractive option for younger Thais looking to take their first steps towards saving.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:07:00 +0700State to sell minority stakes in 10 firms
The Finance Ministry plans to sell minority stakes in 10 companies this year as part of the government's asset management strategy.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0700Thailand stalls as Vietnam surges
As the election campaign intensifies, the theme of restructuring has been a common refrain across the political spectrum, promoted as a tool to revive an economy that has struggled to gain momentum in recent decades.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:58:00 +0700Growing city eyesore
Inside Soi Ruam Rudi in Pathumwan district, two luxury high-rise buildings now stand sealed and silent, encircled by metal fencing and waiting for demolition.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:43:00 +0700'Mule' accounts proliferate
The term "mule account" -- once obscure, now widely recognised -- has become synonymous with financial crime in Thailand.