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No checks on military
News, Editorial, Published on 17/01/2026
» The recent decision by the caretaker government to classify the 2026 fiscal defence budget as confidential raises serious questions about transparency and accountability.
Thai stars in main draw
Sports, Published on 17/01/2026
» Two Thai tennis players Lanlana Tararudee and Mananchaya Sawangkaew will play in the women's singles main draw of the Australian Open, the season-opening Gland Slam tournament, in Melbourne.
Thai election, bank earnings in spotlight
Business, Published on 17/01/2026
» Thai shares gained on the first trading day of the year, but soon lost steam as a hefty sell-off in shares of Delta Electronics via big lots at below-market prices pressured overall sentiment.
2026 outlook calls for recalibration
News, Published on 17/01/2026
» For global markets, 2025 was defined as much by what did not happen as by what did. The year offered a masterclass in the power of a single narrative, with massive, concentrated bets on AI masking various other unanswered questions. Yet as we move further into 2026, the AI narrative is unlikely to prove strong enough to continue overshadowing other lingering uncertainties, many of which reflect deeper structural shifts. For investors, central banks, and governments alike, the situation demands adaptation.
Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift
Business, 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.
Living in Thailand's age of impunity
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 17/01/2026
» There's no place like Thailand. Joyscrolling TikTok and Reels reveals dozens of clips made by international visitors lamenting having to leave our lovely country and return to dreary Europe or joyless America. "Nobody talks about how hard it is to go from this" -- insert a cut of a wonderful beach in Krabi -- "to this"--cut to a drab, damp suburban street somewhere in the West. Add a crying-face emoji. "I want to move here!" the traveller announces. True, everybody loves Thailand.
EVA Air Recognized as the 8th Safest Airline in the World for 2026
Published on 16/01/2026
» TAIPEI, TAIWAN (13 Jan, 2026) – EVA Air ranks eighth among AirlineRatings.com’s “Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2026”. This marks the airline’s 13th consecutive year of earning a place among the website’s global ratings for the safest airlines. EVA Air is also the only carrier from Taiwan to be selected among the world’s top ten safest airlines, highlighting its long-term commitment and outstanding achievements in flight safety.
Italian-Thai projects halted after fatal accidents
Published on 16/01/2026
» The Ministry of Transport on Friday ordered a 15-day construction halt on 14 contracts involving Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) as well as other large-scale projects overseen by the ministry, as it conducts safety inspections after two fatal crane accidents in two days.
Heads roll after Chinese detainee releases
Online Reporters, Published on 16/01/2026
» One police officer has been dismissed and four others face criminal and disciplinary action for their alleged involvement in corruption linked to the unlawful release of Chinese detainees, the Royal Thai Police said on Friday.
High tide warnings issued for Bangkok area from Jan 18-22
Published on 16/01/2026
» Residents of Bangkok and six surrounding provinces have been alerted to brace for unusually high tides between Jan 18 and 22, raising the risk of river overflow and flooding in low-lying areas along rivers.