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Three main parties and two directions
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 16/01/2026
» Although Thailand's election campaign is reaching fever pitch ahead of voting day on Feb 8, the dynamics and contours of its final outcome can be gleaned from past polls over the last 25 years. Only once in January 2001, as was indicated in this space last week, were voter results fully honoured and carried out. Other elections were either upended by military coups or manipulated by judicial interventions.
When infrastructure meets AI
Oped, Published on 16/01/2026
» Infrastructure investment is booming. Around the world, governments are pouring trillions of dollars into roads, power grids, data centres, water systems, and housing, with many responding to intensifying climate shocks and the growing need for adaptation. Yet the construction industry -- the single largest force physically reshaping the planet -- is among the last major sectors to unlock all the benefits that digital technology offers. As a result, it accounts for about 21% of greenhouse-gas emissions, produces half of global landfill waste, and overspends by US$1.6 trillion a year.
Iran denies death-sentence reports
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» An Iranian protester who the United States feared faced imminent execution will not be sentenced to death, the judiciary said on Thursday, while President Donald Trump said he would “watch it and see” about threatened military action.
Institute for Trade and Development sees promise in region, South Asia
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 15/01/2026
» Global trade in 2026 is expected to grow more complex, driven by geopolitical tensions, protectionist policies, stricter environmental rules and shifting supply chains. Yet opportunities in neighbouring countries and South Asia persist in a divided world, according to the International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD).
Bangkok Bank urges government emphasis on foreign direct investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2026
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) has called on the new government to emphasise investment support to accommodate an anticipated increase in foreign trade and investment flows across Southeast Asia over five years.
Experts, candidates weigh in on site safety standards
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» The president of the Structural Engineers Association of Thailand has raised concerns about safety standards in Thailand's large-scale construction projects following a deadly crane collapse on the northeast-bound train in Nakhon Ratchasima's Sikhiu district.
US pulls some personnel from Qatar as Iran warns of response to attack
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Iran warned the United States on Wednesday that it was capable of responding to any attack, as Washington appeared to be pulling personnel out of a base that Iran targeted in a strike last year.
Danish minister heads to White House for high-stakes Greenland talks
AFP, Published on 14/01/2026
» WASHINGTON — Denmark's top diplomat visits the White House on Wednesday in a high-stakes attempt to lower the temperature on Greenland, which US President Donald Trump has vowed to seize from the longtime ally.
White House to host high-stakes talks on Greenland
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» COPENHAGEN - Danish and Greenlandic officials will hold high-stake talks about Greenland’s future on Wednesday at the White House with US Vice President JD Vance, who has accused Denmark of neglecting its autonomous territory.
MQDC unveils 3-year growth strategy to accelerate revenue, expand city developments
Published on 13/01/2026
» Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC) has announced its three-year business plan, with a strategic focus on completing projects currently under development, accelerating revenue recognition from sales and property transfers and expanding income streams through large-scale project development and city development initiatives in Thailand and overseas. The plan builds on MQDC’s core strengths in large-scale development and its deep expertise in creating developments that enhance well-being through sustainability, biodiversity and longevity living for people of all generations.