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Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:47:00 +0700
Thai satellite falling back to earth after failed launch, but is insured
The Thai-made satellite THEOS-2A is expectd to fall back to earth after failing to reach its designated orbit due to a failure of the Indian launching rocket, but is insured and can be rebuilt and launched again, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technol...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:46:00 +0700
Unsafe levels of smog in 59 provinces, red levels in Greater Bangkok
Unsafe levels of ultrafine dust covered 59 provinces while red and seriously harmful levels of smog blanketed Greater Bangkok on Tuesday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).  

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:42:00 +0700
Politics addresses tourism roadblocks
As the general election approaches in less than a month, political parties have begun to announce policies aimed at stimulating the economy amid the slowdown.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:30:00 +0700
Bad debt scheme sees 100,000 sign up
More than 100,000 people have applied to be part of the debt restructuring scheme "Clear Debt, Move Forward" during its first week, while 1.2 million borrowers are targeted for the first phase of implementation.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:13:00 +0700
TAT banking on new campaigns
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) targets restoring tourism revenue to 3 trillion baht this year from 36.7 million foreign visitors and 210 million domestic trips, looking to new festivals, expanded flight services and the global "Amazing Thail...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:02:00 +0700
People's Party optimistic on forming govt
People's Party (PP) deputy leader, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, on Monday expressed confidence the party will form the next government if it finishes first in the upcoming election, saying it is ready to work with any party committed to cracking down on sc...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:54:00 +0700
Pheu Thai courts gaming industry
Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial and MP candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat on Monday met the Thai Game Software Industry Association (TGA) to discuss strategies to strengthen Thailand's gaming industry and help Thai entrepreneurs compete globally.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:47:00 +0700
Abhisit sets coalition rules
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva declared that the Democrats would not join any coalition government that he described as "family-run" or one that fuels social division.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:31:00 +0700
Nurse death sparks urgent reform calls
The Nurses' Association of Thailand has urged the government to take urgent action after a nurse died suddenly while working a night shift at a provincial hospital in Roi Et, underscoring long-standing concerns over excessive workloads and unfair wor...

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:56:00 +0700
PM orders intel review after attacks
Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said intelligence operations need to be comprehensively overhauled following the weekend bombings and arson attacks in the southern border provinces.

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