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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:14:00 +0700Thai citizenship-for-sale ring busted in Chiang Mai
Six officials, including two deputy district chiefs, have been arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly falsifying permanent residency documents to grant Thai nationality to foreigners, mostly Chinese.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:25:00 +0700Telenor selling stake in True Corp for $3.9 billion
The Norwegian telecom operator Telenor said on Thursday that it had agreed to sell its stake in True Corporation of Thailand for a total of 39 billion Norwegian crowns (123 billion baht or $3.9 billion).
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:50:00 +0700Smog levels unsafe in most of Thailand including Bangkok
Unsafe levels of ultrafine dust at the orange level (starting to harm health) shrouded Bangkok and 53 provinces, mostly in the Central Plains and the Northeast, late Thursday morning.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:18:00 +0700Dairy giants recall infant formula after contamination scare
Three of the world’s largest dairy companies are recalling and blocking batches of infant milk formula after a contamination scare that began with Nestle widened on Wednesday to the French groups Danone and Lactalis.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:14:00 +0700Anutin scoffs at Nida poll
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has brushed aside a projection by the Nida Poll director that the party would win up to 150 seats in the general election, saying the figure was “too low”.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:02:00 +0700E-commerce growth eases as brands rethink operating models
Thailand's e-commerce market is projected to post normalised growth this year, expanding by 7% to reach 1.15 trillion baht as the maturing landscape is characterised by heightened complexity and fierce competition.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0700Interest rates nudge banks to record varied results
Large local banks posted mixed operating results in 2025, attributed to a decrease in interest income as rates declined, as well as heightened uncertainties.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:47:00 +0700Executive publishes warning for the SET
Thailand's stock market is edging dangerously close to a critical point, underscoring the urgent need to restore investor confidence and market liquidity, notes the chief of the Investment Analysts Association (IAA), calling for swift and decisive su...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:44:00 +0700Strong baht may crimp bookings
With the baht strengthening against the US dollar, surpassing 31 to the greenback for the first time in almost five years, it should impact forward bookings for the next few months and during the low season, discouraging tourist spending.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:41:00 +0700State agencies urged to take action on exchange rate
Relevant government agencies, including the Bank of Thailand, are being advised to take quick action to ensure the baht remains at an appropriate level.