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Russia and Thailand among top Lunar New Year destinations
Reuters, Published on 12/02/2026
» HONG KONG - More Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during next week’s extra-long Lunar New Year break, with top destinations ranging from Russia and Australia to Thailand and South Korea, travel agencies say, but Japan has lost some of its appeal.
Report: Thai hotel rates increased 3% in 2025
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/02/2026
» The average daily rate for hotels in Thailand surged by 3% last year to 4,984 baht and they recorded a longer average length of stay, with Booking.com, Agoda, and direct hotel bookings generating the most revenue, according to SiteMinder.
Prince Patel and his 'unconventional' art of taking control
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand has quietly become a base for fighters willing to operate outside boxing's traditional pathways. Lower operational costs and regular activity have made Bangkok an attractive option for boxers prepared to manage their own careers rather than wait for opportunities.
The election's last-mile test
News, Published on 31/01/2026
» For weeks, opinion polls have consistently shown the People’s Party (PP) maintaining a narrow but persistent lead over the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of the Feb 8 general election. The surveys have fostered a prevailing narrative of a two-horse race, with the People’s Party positioned as the frontrunner and Bhumjaithai as the most serious challenger.
Ageless Djokovic reaches Australian Open final
News Agencies, Published on 30/01/2026
» MELBOURNE - Novak Djokovic channelled his halcyon days in a five-set classic to dethrone Jannik Sinner and become the oldest man to reach the Australian Open final in the professional era at a rocking Rod Laver Arena on Friday night.
Cobra Gold expands into space and cyber domains
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2026
» Thailand and the United States have begun preparations for Cobra Gold 2026, a joint military exercise that will expand training to include space operations and enhanced cybersecurity amid rising regional and transnational security threats.
One Bangkok welcomes SMBC as key tenant, solidifying its position as a premier business destination
Published on 23/01/2026
» BANGKOK – 22 January 2026 – One Bangkok is pleased to announce Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) as the inaugural anchor tenant of One Bangkok Tower 2. The relocation, SMBC’s first local office move in over a decade, is slated for the fourth quarter of 2026. SMBC is the Japanese financial institution with the longest operational history in Thailand from 1952. It continues to reinforce its vital role in strengthening Japanese-Thai economic relations and supporting both local and Japanese businesses, whilst demonstrating leadership in advancing the Thai economy and driving sustainable growth in alignment with the nation’s “Thailand 4.0” initiative. The initiative aims to transform the economy through advanced technology, innovation, and sustainability across industries.
30 nations step up for annual Cobra Gold drills
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/01/2026
» The Royal Thai Armed Forces and the United States Indo-Pacific Command will co-host the 45th iteration of Cobra Gold, one of Southeast Asia's longest-running and most significant multinational military exercises, from Feb 24 to March 6, a source said. More than 8,000 personnel from 30 countries are expected to take part.
Japan ex-PM Abe's alleged killer faces verdict
AFP, Published on 21/01/2026
» NARA — The gunman charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe faces a verdict Wednesday, more than three years after the broad-daylight assassination shocked the world.
Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported strong earnings. Risk appetite also improved after US President Donald Trump pulled back from threatened military action against Iran over a violent crackdown on protests.