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THAILAND

Launch of Thai-made satellite goes awry

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/01/2026

» The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed an anomaly during the launch sequence of a rocket carrying Thailand’s high-resolution Earth observation satellite THEOS-2A, resulted in the spacecraft not reaching its intended orbit.

BUSINESS

Traders expect gold prices to continue to skyrocket

Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/01/2026

» Traders say gold prices should continue to rise in the near term after bullion broke through US$4,600 an ounce for the first time on Monday, resulting in the baht’s appreciation despite policymakers’ efforts to stem the rise.

THAILAND

TIDLOR reaffirms its success with 29 prestigious awards in 2025

Published on 12/01/2026

» Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of Tidlor Holdings Public Company Limited (TIDLOR), has united its lending and insurance brokerage businesses under the brands Ngern Tidlor, Shield Insurance Broker, Areegator, heygoody.com and announced a major achievement for 2025 by winning a total of 29 awards from leading national and Asian platforms.

WORLD

Vietnam's Communist Party chief Lam seeks presidency in China-style expanded power mandate

Reuters, Published on 12/01/2026

» HANOI - Vietnam's Communist Party chief To Lam is seeking to combine his party role with the state presidency, officials ​said, in a move that would align Vietnam's political structure more closely to China's where President Xi Jinping heads the party and state.

WORLD

Hong Kong court hears sentencing arguments for Jimmy Lai

AFP, Published on 12/01/2026

» HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court began hearing sentencing arguments on Monday for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was convicted of national security crimes that could land him in prison for life.

THAILAND

CES 2026: Bosch is shaping the future of mobility, manufacturing and technology in everyday life

Published on 12/01/2026

» Tanja Rueckert: “Our expertise enables us to bridge the gap between the physical and the digital.” 

LEARNING

Floating market hit with overpriced omelette complaint

Gary Boyle, Published on 12/01/2026

» A plain omelette costing 400 baht and other dishes featuring sky-high prices at a restaurant in the famous Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi have become the target of tourist complaints.

BUSINESS

Agency outlines 4 policies for an innovation nation

Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/01/2026

» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has highlighted four policies for this year as it seeks to transform Thailand into an innovation nation over the long term.

BUSINESS

E-commerce sector backs low-value goods tax hike

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/01/2026

» E-commerce entrepreneurs support the Customs Department's suggestion to raise the import duty rate on low-value goods to promote fairer competition between domestically produced goods and imported products.

SUSTAINABILITY

Bangkok office landscape at critical juncture

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/01/2026

» As Bangkok's prime districts experience a surge in premium Grade A towers, older office buildings face a "lease or die" ultimatum.