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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:19:00 +0700
DSI raids locations tied to iris scanning and crypto
Officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Thursday raided five locations in Bangkok linked to an iris-scanning cryptocurrency initiative suspected of illegally harvesting personal data from 1.2 million Thai citizens.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:53:00 +0700
Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreading
Well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan has warned that a mutating influenza strain A H3N2 is spreading in Thailand. It is more resistant to vaccines but does not increase in severity.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:44:00 +0700
Cambodia to liquidate bank linked to accused scam boss
A Cambodian bank founded by accused scam boss Chen Zhi, who was extradited to China after being arrested in Cambodia on Tuesday, has been ordered liquidated, the central bank said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:37:00 +0700
Four Thai snow sculpture teams triumph in China
Thai vocational student teams claimed multiple awards at the 18th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, China on Wednesday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:31:00 +0700
Wat Arun photographers to get ‘manners’ training
Photographers from Thai costume rental shops at Wat Arun in Bangkok are now required to take training in “manners” after complaints about improper behaviour.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0700
People’s Party defends foreign minister choice
The People’s Party on Wednesday defended its plan to appoint veteran diplomat and former senator Pisan Manawapat as foreign minister if it forms the next government, saying his political views are in line with the party’s direction.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:09:00 +0700
Central bank anticipates growing uncertainty
The Bank of Thailand expects the recent US military operation in Venezuela to heighten global uncertainty in three areas -- military, trade and finance -- this year and next.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:51:00 +0700
‘Big Joke’ bribery case now in graft-busters’ hands
The bribery case involving former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn is now under the authority of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), with police saying they are ready to arrange witness testimo...

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:07:00 +0700
‘Don’t fall for Bhumjaithai ploy’
Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, now a Democrat Party candidate, slammed Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party on Wednesday for urging southern voters to support his party in the Feb 8 election in exchange for bu...

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:01:00 +0700
A rough diamond
On the way to Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, I had a short transit in Kuala Lumpur. Some first-time visitors, including me, were wondering why we were required to clear immigration, given that the mainland and a stretch along the coast of Borneo, s...

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