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Rama II Road crane collapse kills two

Online Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026

» SAMUT SAKHON – Two people were killed and five injured when parts of a construction crane collapsed onto Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon on Thursday morning, reportedly hitting two vehicles travelling below, police said.

WORLD

US confirms sweeping visa service suspensions

Published on 15/01/2026

» WASHINGTON - The administration of US President Donald Trump is suspending processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries including Thailand, a State Department spokesperson confirmed on ‌Wednesday, as part of Washington’s intensifying immigration crackdown.

THAILAND

IRPC signs MoU to leverage Thailand’s plastic industry towards Industry 5.0

Published on 15/01/2026

» IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC) led by Terdkiat Prommool, President and Chief Executive Officer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Plastics Institute of Thailand to enhance the competitiveness of Thailand’s plastics industry. The signing took place at the “DIPROM Rama IV Open House”, organised by the Department of Industrial Promotion under the Ministry of Industry.

LEARNING

US to suspend visa services for 75 countries, including Thailand

Published on 15/01/2026

» The Trump administration is preparing to suspend all visa processing ‌for visitors ​from 75 countries — including Thailand — starting on Jan 21, Fox News reported on Wednesday, citing a memo from the US State Department.

BUSINESS

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).

SPORTS

Jakarta to organise Asean championship draw on Thursday

Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 15/01/2026

» The official draw for the 30th anniversary edition of the Southeast Asian football championship takes place in Jakarta on Thursday, with Thailand eager to wrest back the crown from Vietnam.

THAILAND

Appeal for full charter redo wanes

Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026

» Three conservative parties reiterated their opposition to drafting an entirely new constitution, arguing that the move would be costly, unnecessary and potentially destabilising.

BUSINESS

Loan repayments set to hit record high

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2026

» Kasikornbank (KBank) expects loan repayments to hit a record high in 2025, with loan growth in 2026 projected to increase marginally in line with Thai economic conditions.

BUSINESS

BBL urges government emphasis on FDI

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.

BUSINESS

Ekniti team to tout Thailand at WEF

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2026

» Caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas is leading Team Thailand to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, aiming to position Thailand on the global investment map.