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Gold and grey money in crosshairs
Published on 09/01/2026
» Thailand is set to impose limits on speculative trading in gold as authorities step up efforts to curb the influence of a record-breaking rally in the precious metal on the baht.
Four nabbed in raids on ‘mule account’ network
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/01/2026
» Four suspects have been arrested at different locations in Thailand as part of a major crackdown on a fraudulent “mule account” network, authorities have confirmed.
France: European political order ‘in danger’
AFP, Published on 09/01/2026
» PARIS - France has the right to say “no” to its historical ally the United States when it acts in a way deemed unacceptable, the foreign minister said on Friday, warning that the European political order was “in danger”.
Brutal e-commerce war forces NocNoc to close
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/01/2026
» The closure of NocNoc, the last remaining major Thai-owned e‑marketplace, underscores the tough nature of the e‑commerce industry, which demands scale and rapid growth.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Jan 9-15
Guru, Published on 09/01/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Switzerland holds day of mourning after deadly fire
AFP, Published on 09/01/2026
» CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland - A national day of mourning got under way on Friday in Switzerland for the 40 people killed, mostly teenagers, when fire ravaged a ski resort bar filled with New Year partygoers.
Defiant Khamenei ‘won’t back down’ to Iran protesters
AFP, Published on 09/01/2026
» Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday insisted that the Islamic republic would “not back down” in the face of protests after the biggest rallies yet in an almost two week movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of living.
Iran rocked by night of protests despite internet blackout: videos
AFP, Published on 09/01/2026
» PARIS - Iranians staged their biggest protests yet of an almost two week movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, chanting slogans including "death to the dictator" and setting fire to official buildings, videos showed on Friday.
AIA launches new “FA 4.0: The Ultimate Success” for greater success and sustainability of financial advisors
Published on 09/01/2026
» AIA Thailand is reinforcing its position as the leading life and health insurance company by starting the new year with the launch of a new AIA FA, “FA 4.0: The Ultimate Success”. This initiative drives its strategy to build high-quality financial advisors (FA) and set a new benchmark for the Thai life insurance industry. The FA 4.0 programme focuses on developing life, financial and health insurance advisors across three key dimensions: Skills, Income, and Career Path, under the “Build × Enhance = Success²” growth formula to expand the FA base while continuously improving quality.
Cold snap deepens as Hong Kong temperatures plunge to 2°C
Published on 09/01/2026
» Temperatures in many areas of Hong Kong dropped to single digits on Friday morning, with some reaching 2°C to 3°C, according to the city's weather forecaster.