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Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:54:00 +0700Path to power runs through Buri Ram
BURI RAM - On a sun-drenched October day in this northeastern province, Prime Minister Mr Anutin Charnvirakul waited patiently alongside other prominent figures who flew in from Bangkok to show respect to one of Thailand’s most powerful men.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0700Cambodian scam compound yields trove of fraud evidence, Thai military says
CHONG CHOM, Thailand/ODDAR MEANCHEY, Cambodia — The Thai military said on Monday it had recovered a trove of evidence of transnational fraud from a Cambodian scam compound seized during clashes last year between the two countries ...
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:40:00 +0700Efforts intensify to stop wild elephants entering communities, tourist sites
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Park rangers are trying to keep wild elephants away from communities and tourist attractions during the dry season. The measures cover a bull elephant that has killed three people, including a camper, in this northeastern pr...
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:26:00 +0700Drainage contractor discharged black water into Jomtien sea
PATTAYA - The contractor hired to improve the drainage system along Jomtien beach faces legal action after an outlet released wastewater that stained the sea black on Monday.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:29:00 +0700Trump's Fed nominee sparks global sell-off
Market participants continue to view gold prices as being in a long-term uptrend, despite recent volatility triggered by US President Donald Trump's confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:51:00 +0700Bangkok office market stays in flux
The Bangkok office market in 2026 is expected to remain highly competitive but more selective, as limited new supply, rising Grade A demand and ESG-driven relocations reshape leasing strategies, according to property consultancies.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:36:00 +0700Beyond campaign rhetoric
With the Feb 8 general election on the horizon, equity analysts and investors are watching the economic and capital market proposals of major political parties, which collectively strike a broadly pro-investment tone.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:11:00 +0700Air force pledges defence as border ceasefire tested
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) on Monday assured the public of its readiness to respond to any threat to Thailand's sovereignty, as tensions persist along the Thai-Cambodian border despite both countries agreeing to a ceasefire late last month.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:06:00 +0700Abhisit visits Songkhla, warns about vote-buying
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva hit the campaign trail in Songkhla on Monday, urging voters to reject what he described as "grey capital" politics and warning against vote-buying and corruption as the election enters its final stretch.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:02:00 +0700Anutin says election win within reach
Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, on Monday expressed confidence that his party is well placed to secure the most seats in the general election.