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Cambodia arrests alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi
News Agencies and Online Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of running online scam centres that used trafficked workers in Cambodia to defraud people around the world of billions of dollars, has been arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China, Phnom Penh said on Wednesday.
Political ‘attack posters’ found across Phitsanulok
Chinnawat Singha and Online Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» PHITSANULOK: More than 30 posters attacking an unnamed political party — though the target is obvious — have been found and removed across Muang district of this lower northeastern province ahead of the Feb 8 general election.
Fire destroys about 20 speedboats in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/01/2026
» PHUKET: Some 20 fully refuelled speedboats were on fire at Chalong Pier on Wednesday morning.
Banker urges expertise in next government
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI, Published on 07/01/2026
» The next government is advised to utilise professionals with proven expertise to address the US-China spat, which is expected to intensify and could lead to a military confrontation.
2.4m register for early poll voting
Chairith Yonpiam and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has announced that 2,410,425 voters registered to cast their ballots ahead of polling day during the 17-day registration period from Dec 20 to Jan 5.
Thai dealers reiterate opposition to gold trading tax
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2026
» Local gold traders have reiterated their strong opposition to a plan by the Bank of Thailand to impose a tax on gold trading to curb the baht’s appreciation, as they predict bullion prices could soar to US$5,000 an ounce now that US President Donald Trump has threatened other countries following the invasion of Venezuela.
Anutin shrugs off southern poll results
Mongkol Bangprapa and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/01/2026
» Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul brushed off recent opinion poll results after the party recorded relatively low approval ratings in Songkhla, saying surveys do not dictate how the party works.
Foreign investment must be a priority
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/01/2026
» In addition to short-term stimulus measures to revitalise a subdued economy, the new government should prioritise long-term structural and growth-oriented strategies to lift Thailand's competitiveness, particularly compared with neighbouring countries, says the Thai unit of crypto exchange giant Binance.
Call for more stimulus to revive flagging economy
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/01/2026
» With global and domestic headwinds pressuring the Thai economy this year, the new government should consider "focused domestic intervention" measures to enhance tourism and attract foreign investments in specific sectors, says the Thai unit of German insurer Allianz.
Warfare steps up notch
MONGKOL BANGPRAPA and PORAMET TANGSATHAPORN, Published on 04/01/2026
» Gunfire fell silent at midday on Dec 27 along the Thai-Cambodian border, marking an uneasy pause in hostilities that had raged since Dec 7. Yet the ceasefire, agreed only after heavy casualties and economic disruption, has not removed the tensions that pushed both nations into their largest clash in decades.