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Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:45:00 +0700UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
PARIS - Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:43:00 +0700Hong Kong steps up bid to become global gold trading hub with Shanghai agreement
Hong Kong will sign an accord with Shanghai next week to establish a cross-border gold trade clearing system, a move the financial chief says will bolster the city's push to become an international gold trading hub.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:32:00 +0700Scam SIM boxes found hidden in rented room's ceiling
Police discovered scammers' SIM boxes installed in the ceiling of a room in Nong Khai the landlord said a woman insisted on renting, saying she had stayed in it before and refusing any other room.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:45:00 +0700China's Buddha artisans carve out a living from dying trade
SUZHOU, China - In a dimly lit workshop in eastern China, craftsman Zhang measured and shaped a block of wood into a foot as dozens of half-completed life-sized Buddha statues looked on silently.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:43:00 +0700Companies were just fronts for washing gambling ring money
Cybercrime police have arrested the owners of two companies, accused of using their corporate bank accounts to launder more than 100 million baht for an illegal online gambling network.
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Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:39:00 +0700Flood wracked Hat Yai still struggling, bookings way down
Hotels in Hat Yai are still struggling to put guests in their rooms almost two months after the bustling city was overwhelmed by major flooding that undermined tourist confidence.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:56:00 +0700How a former real estate agent became a deity artist
A former real estate salesman has become a dedicated deity artist, focusing on beautifying spiritual statues while enriching cultural and religious practices with his creativity.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0700Auto industry looks to autonomous vehicles
Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) industry is no longer driving solo as the surge in battery-powered autonomous vehicles, or AVs, is quietly emerging as the next frontier, promising to reshape mobility, logistics and urban life.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:44:00 +0700Green finance takes centre stage
Thailand's environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the country's capital market, reflecting a structural shift in how both the public and private sectors develop their long-term fin...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:08:00 +0700Changan ramps up battery EV production in Thailand
Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile is gearing up to launch the second phase of its battery electric vehicle (BEV) production in Thailand in the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing its ambitions in one of Southeast Asia's fastest‑growi...