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Early release for Thaksin 'needs more scrutiny'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026
» The Network of Students and People for Thailand's Reform (NSPRT) on Thursday submitted a petition urging the justice minister to closely examine the eligibility of jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for a sentence suspension, arguing that his case may not fully meet legal requirements.
Bumrungrad launches weight management solution amid health crisis
Published on 22/01/2026
» Bumrungrad International Hospital reveals alarming facts about excess weight and obesity among Thais, highlighting the enormous economic losses faced by the country as a result. Nearly 50% of the Thai population is overweight, with the prevalence continuing to rise — signalling that Thailand is entering a society burdened by obesity faster and more severely than expected. While the majority of individuals struggle to achieve long-term weight loss, Bumrungrad International Hospital offers a comprehensive range of weight management solutions delivered by specialist physicians and a multidisciplinary healthcare team. These personalised treatment programmes are tailored to each individual and place Bumrungrad among the world’s early pioneers in integrated weight management, combining Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) — an innovative minimally invasive gastric suturing technique — with pharmacological therapy. The hospital emphasises that effective prevention of obesity-related diseases requires safe, medically supervised weight control, alongside sustainable lifestyle modifications encompassing nutrition, physical activity, medication and advanced medical interventions.
‘Fishing boat’ that caught fire was smuggling oil
Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 22/01/2026
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT - A large vessel that became engulfed in flames off the coast of this southern province was not a fishing boat as first assumed, but was carrying smuggled oil, according to sources familiar with the case.
Wild elephant relocated to curb human-elephant conflict
Online Reporters, Published on 22/01/2026
» SA KAEO - A wild elephant known as Si Daw Kaew has been captured and relocated from Wang Nam Yen district in this northeastern province to an elephant behaviour modification facility, in a move aimed at reducing human-elephant conflict and improving community safety.
Thai citizenship-for-sale ring busted in Chiang Mai
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/01/2026
» Six officials, including two deputy district chiefs, have been arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly falsifying permanent residency documents to grant Thai nationality to foreigners, mostly Chinese.
National Anti-Corruption Commission backs land claim against ex-MP
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/01/2026
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has ruled there are grounds for claims of serious ethical misconduct against Thanaphat Kittiwongsa, a former MP for Chanthaburi from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Rak Chart ‘a litmus test’ for government
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Rak Chart Party has issued a firm warning ahead of Thailand's Feb 8 general election: it will not join any government tainted by corruption, grey-zone dealings or improper political bargaining. If any wrongdoing is discovered after joining a coalition, the party says it will immediately withdraw and expose the facts to the public.
Rail repairs finished after Korat crane collapse
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 22/01/2026
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has finished repairing a stretch of railway track in Sikhiu district of Nakhon Ratchasima province in the wake of a fatal crane collapse that struck a passenger train on Jan 14, killing 30 people, while a parallel technical investigation moves towards identifying the causes and accountability.
Israeli arrested at pot farm
News, Published on 22/01/2026
» An Israeli national has been arrested in Krabi after authorities raided a cannabis farm accused of operating through Thai nominees and breaching multiple laws.
Rice exports beat 2025 goal on strong year-end demand
Business, Published on 22/01/2026
» Rice exports tallied 7.9 million tonnes in 2025, surpassing the initial goal of 7.5 million tonnes, says the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).