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Young leader eyes premiership
People's Party PM candidate Natthaphong is promising reforms to the economy, bureaucracy and democratic governance, writes Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/02/2026
» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the country's youngest opposition leader, has declared his readiness to become prime minister, positioning his People's Party as a vehicle for national transformation.
Asian shares steady after earlier tech-led sell-off
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian equities regained some stability yesterday after early losses, indicating that selling pressure may be easing following a tech rout that battered Wall Street for three days amid unease about an AI bubble.
Southern insurgents ‘stockpiling bombs’ ahead of Feb 8 poll
Assawin Pakkawan and Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» The Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) militant group is moving improvised explosive devices into the southern border provinces to disrupt the Feb 8 election and stage symbolic attacks throughout February, including during Ramadan, a Senate security spokesman said on Friday.
Big 4 prepare 'KO punches'
News, Anucha Charoenpo and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/02/2026
» Four major political parties -- Bhumjaithai (BJT), Pheu Thai, the People's Party (PP) and the Democrat Party -- will hold large-scale campaign rallies across Bangkok on Friday, marking the final push before Sunday's election.
More toilet timebombs defused in Pattani
Abdullah Benjakat and Online Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» Two timebombs were defused at the Pattani bus terminal in Muang district on Thursday after they were found hidden a toilet, with authorities saying they resembled previous finds at several petrol stations in the province.
Thai inflation negative for 10th straight month
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» Thailand’s annual headline inflation rate was negative for a 10th straight month in January, driven by lower energy prices and government support measures, but is set to turn positive by April, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
Two ‘foreigners’ wanted for spray‑painting Chiang Mai temple wall
Panumet Tanraksa and Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» CHIANG MAI — The abbot of a 400-year-old Buddhist temple in this northern province has filed a police complaint after CCTV footage captured a man and woman — believed to be foreigners — spray-painting its perimeter wall, despite the temple having spent money repainting it several times.
Major political parties battle TDRI claims of fiscal risks
Jitsiree Thongnoi and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/02/2026
» The Democrat, Pheu Thai and Klatham parties have moved to defend their campaign spending plans after the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) warned their pledges could place an unsustainable burden on the country’s finances.
Parties highlight trade policies
Business, Somhatai Mosika and Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 04/02/2026
» As government policy plays a crucial role in shaping the direction of the country's international trade, key political parties have outlined policies such as accelerating free trade agreement negotiations, developing value-added products and integrating into the global supply chain.
India's pledge no threat to local data centres
Business, Sirivish Toomgum and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/02/2026
» Thailand's ambition to become Southeast Asia's data centre hub should not be directly affected by India's plan to offer a 20-year tax holiday to foreign firms using local data centres, as India is not a major rival to Thailand in attracting data centre investment, say local executives.