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Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:29:00 +0700
Thai central bank to expand authority to scrutinise online gold trading
Thailand will expand the authority of its ‌central bank ​in order to better supervise online gold trading, Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Friday.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:10:00 +0700
US to provide $45 million to help implement Cambodian-Thai accords
The United States ‍will ‍provide $45 million (1.4 billion baht) in assistance to Cambodia and Thailand, the senior US diplomat for East Asia said on Friday ‌during a visit to the region, ​to help solidify President Donald Trump's peace...

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:28:00 +0700
Suvarnabhumi airport coldest location in Greater Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi International Airport led other places in Greater Bangkok as the coldest location on Friday and Muang district in Nakhon Phanom saw temperatures drop the most.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:07:00 +0700
City Hall postpones pet control law until next year
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has postponed the enforcement of a new animal-control ordinance by one year to improve services, expand access and address implementation obstacles.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:20:00 +0700
Egat to backstop clean power supply
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is expected to regain a key role as the largest power supplier, surpassing private companies as it supports the country's transition to clean energy.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:56:00 +0700
Constituency seats 'a must': Abhisit
Democrat Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Abhisit Vejjajiva has underscored the decisive importance of winning constituency seats, warning that party-list votes alone are insufficient to shape the country's political future or form a gove...

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:21:00 +0700
Strategy aims to woo B2.5tn in semiconductor investment
Thailand has unveiled a national strategy to increase semiconductor investment to 2.5 trillion baht by 2050, aiming to develop more than 230,000 skilled workers and establish a fully integrated semiconductor system.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:10:00 +0700
Cops vow to increase their anti-trafficking efforts
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has vowed to intensify crackdowns on human trafficking, with a sharp focus on child abuse, sexual exploitation and crimes committed through online platforms.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0700
People's Party 'won't support Anutin'
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement and a campaign assistant to the People's Party (PP), gave assurances the party would not vote in favour of returning Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister for a second time after the F...

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:55:00 +0700
Consumer confidence hit by war and political turbulence
The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) dipped for the first time in four months in December 2025, attributed to the border dispute with Cambodia and domestic political instability, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

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