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Prospects dim
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/01/2026
» Re: "Land bridge will harm nature", (Opinion, Dec 31).
Major moments to watch in Thailand
News, Published on 02/01/2026
» As the nation steps into the New Year, the 'Bangkok Post' highlights several events that will define the months ahead.
Jakarta ranks world's largest city, Bangkok 14th
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/01/2026
» Jakarta ranked as the world's largest city with 41.9 million inhabitants followed by Dhaka, while Tokyo slipped to third, a recent United Nations (UN) report shows.
OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi join Hong Kong's US$14 billion offshore yuan scheme
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/01/2026
» Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East, including Bangkok Bank, OCBC, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Qatar National Bank, have joined the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) expanded yuan liquidity facility, underscoring the city's push as a global offshore renminbi (RMB) business hub.
Thai Immigration Bureau dismisses complaints
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/01/2026
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) has dismissed viral complaints about long queues at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, saying officers clear passengers within 30 minutes, even during peak holiday traffic.
Academic out of line
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/01/2026
» A Facebook post by a well-known academic who ostracised a maverick politician believed to be Ratchanok Srinok, a firebrand former MP of the progressive People's Party, is causing an uproar.
Hong Kong's new smoking rules just kicked in. Is everyone sticking to them?
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/01/2026
» Some smokers are still lighting up at bus stops in Hong Kong despite new rules banning them from doing so while queuing, the South China Morning Post has observed, with authorities saying they have stepped up inspections at tourist spots and ramped up promotion efforts.
Weak economy could hamper prospects for crypto
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/01/2026
» While the crypto trading industry expects a bright outlook in 2026, thanks to improved regulatory clarity and growing institutional investors, Binance TH expressed concerns over the stagnant economy that could affect nationwide adoption.
Thai Immigration Bureau rebuffs viral complaints
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2026
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) has dismissed viral complaints about crippling queues at Suvarnabhumi airport, saying officers clear passengers within 30 minutes, even during peak holiday traffic.
Firework explosion injures 7
News, Published on 02/01/2026
» Police are investigating two firework-related incidents during New Year celebrations that left several people injured and led to a crackdown on illegal production sites.