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Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:39:00 +0700
Flood 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 +0700
How 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 +0700
Auto 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 +0700
Green 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 +0700
Changan 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...

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:45:00 +0700
People's Party leader targets Pheu Thai seats in North
CHIANG MAI - Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party and its prime ministerial candidate, voiced confidence the PP will capture all 10 parliamentary seats in Chiang Mai, a result he said would strengthen its bid to form what he descri...

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:36:00 +0700
Pheu Thai-BJT coalition looking likely
The latest survey by Nida Poll provides an early indication of how the political landscape may evolve as the Feb 8 general election moves closer.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:25:00 +0700
Chadchart's bold bridge plan
On today's fashionable Song Wat Road, where century-old shophouses have lately been reborn as cafes and design studios and the Chao Phraya River slips quietly past, a bridge exists -- for now -- only on paper.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:12:00 +0700
Rocky year eyed for auto parts makers
Thai auto parts makers could face a rough 2026 as Mexico, a key car assembler, now imposes tariffs on goods, including car components, from countries without free trade agreements (FTAs).

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:02:00 +0700
Waiting game takes a toll
As the US Supreme Court holds off on a ruling on the Trump tariffs, the world waits and analysts anticipate trade with the US will continue despite some importers being skittish about placing large orders.

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