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Eight of 19 suspects in Narathiwat gold heist linked to petrol‑station bombing
Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2026
» NARATHIWAT — Eight of 19 suspects in last year’s high‑profile armed robbery of a gold shop have prior security‑related offences and are also linked to the bombing of a PTT petrol station in Chanae district last month.
AIA Thailand opens “AIA Connect” Premium Office Tower
Published on 02/02/2026
» AIA Thailand held a topping-off ceremony for “AIA Connect”, a premium office tower on Ratchadaphisek Road in northern Bangkok’s new central business district. The building offers 58,000 square metres of total lettable space. AIA Connect, the fourth office tower developed by AIA Thailand, is designed for leading local and international organisations seeking modern, flexible workspaces that prioritise wellbeing.
Which are the main parties in Thailand's election and what are their policies?
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thailand is holding a general election on Sunday with three parties expected to dominate the contest to decide which will lead the Southeast Asian country's next government.
Japan says rare earth found in sediment retrieved on deep-sea mission
AFP, Published on 02/02/2026
» TOKYO — Sediment containing rare earth was retrieved from ocean depths of 6,000 metres (about 20,000 feet) on a Japanese test mission, the government said Monday, as it seeks to curb dependence on China for the valuable minerals.
Tough-talking right-winger elected Costa Rica president
AFP, Published on 02/02/2026
» SAN JOSÉ - Right-wing political scientist Laura Fernandez won Costa Rica's presidential election on Sunday by a landslide, after promising to crack down hard on rising violence linked to the cocaine trade.
A trader’s guide to Thai elections as leaders promise stimulus
Bloomberg, Published on 02/02/2026
» Greater clarity on Thailand’s spending plans and measures to support growth are at the top of investors’ list as the country heads into a general election amid gains in the stock market.
SIAMJNK, Thammasat unveil ‘Cloud of Memories’ at Bangkok Design Week 2026
Published on 02/02/2026
» Warehouse management firm SIAMJNK, under the concept of "The First Boutique Warehouse in Thailand" in the heart of the CBD, has collaborated with a creative team from the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University, to present the "Cloud of Memories" exhibition as part of Bangkok Design Week 2026.
Gold near 2-week low ahead of CME increase in margins
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2026
» Gold extended its fall on Monday with increases in CME precious metals margin requirements set to take effect on session close weighing on prices, while investors gauged US President Donald Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh's approach to rate cuts.
Iguanas fall from trees in Florida as icy weather bites southern US
AFP, Published on 02/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - Iguanas stunned by cold temperatures dropped from trees in usually balmy Florida on Sunday as icy conditions blasted southern US states, dumping nearly a half-meter of snow in some areas and whipping up high winds that caused traffic chaos.
Nearly 1,800 Chinese among thousands held in huge Cambodian raid on scam compound
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/02/2026
» Cambodia has carried out a massive raid on scammer gangs, detaining more than 2,000 people amid pressure from China to crack down on its online fraud industry.