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Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0700
Chinese suspects arrested for B7bn investment scam
Three Chinese nationals accused of orchestrating a massive investment fraud that cheated 10,000 victims out of 7 billion baht have been arrested in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:29:00 +0700
‘Lisa’ tourism video teaser released
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has released a brief teaser for a promotional campaign starring Thai K-pop superstar Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal that it will launch later this month.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:07:00 +0700
All fatalities in Korean air crash were preventable, report says
SEOUL — Everyone on board a Jeju Air flight that crashed and killed 179 people just over a year ago would have survived if a concrete wall at the end of the runway had instead been built with materials that break apart easily, a previously undi...

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:10:00 +0700
Fighter jet rehearsal ahead of Children’s Day
The Royal Thai Air Force will stage a wide ranging air show on National Children’s Day 2026 on Saturday, with the Gripen fighter as the main attraction. This event showcases the air force's commitment to engaging the younger generation, providi...

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0700
Will lightning strike twice?
Thailand is heading towards a general election on Feb 8, and the stakes for the main opposition People’s Party (PP) could hardly be higher.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:27:00 +0700
Assessing Vietnam's economic powerhouse
It was welcome news when the Board of Investment (BoI) announced a sharp rise in investment applications in 2025.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:10:00 +0700
Colour-coded ballots to be used in Feb 8 poll
About 168 million ballot papers in three colours will be printed for constituency, party-list and referendum voting, the Election Commission (EC) said, based on voter numbers and contingency reserves.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:57:00 +0700
Woman begs to save grandson
BURI RAM: Police have stepped up efforts after a 73-year-old grandmother appealed for help to rescue her grandson, who is allegedly being held and abused by a call-centre gang in Cambodia.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:42:00 +0700
Thai Honda debuts local electric motorcycle model
Thai Honda, a leading manufacturer and distributor of motorcycles and multipurpose engines, has unveiled its first electric motorcycle in Thailand, marking a major step in the company's strategy and positioning the country as a key export hub.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:34:00 +0700
Border explosive clearance steps up
State security forces have stepped up explosive clearance operations in Trat and Buri Ram following Cambodian shelling during the Dec 7–27 conflict last year, amid lingering fears of renewed border clashes.

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