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South Korea rejects reports of entry denials
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2026
» The South Korean Embassy in Thailand has rejected claims that Thai travellers have been unfairly denied entry, while outbound tour operators say they knew of few such cases last year.
Democrats pledge to support the vulnerable
Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Democrat Party hit the campaign trail in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Wednesday, announcing its comeback with headline policies to financially support people in vulnerable groups, including a 65,000-baht newborn allowance and a 1,000-baht monthly old age pension.
‘Recession’ a concern, says Thai business group
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand’s economy is bracing for its weakest expansion in 30 years, with GDP growth projected at less than 2% in 2026, attributed to sluggish exports, high household debt and declining competitiveness in global markets, warns the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Thai navy: Cambodian complaint about weapons seizure an admission of guilt
Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» Cambodia has effectively admitted to violating a global anti-landmine convention by acknowledging the recent seizure of weapons by Thailand in a contested border area, the Royal Thai Navy said on Wednesday.
Man arrested for posing as police officer to dupe Thai woman in the US
Online Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Prachin Buri after he was accused of posing as a police officer and extorting money from a US-based Thai woman by falsely linking her to a money-laundering case, causing her to lose almost 200 million baht.
Thai headline inflation remained negative
Reuters, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand's headline inflation remained negative in December 2025, but core inflation was in line with expectations, the Commerce Ministry reported on Wednesday.
Doi Inthanon records season’s coldest temperature as frost returns
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/01/2026
» The summit of Doi Inthanon has recorded its coldest grass‑level temperature of the winter at -5°C, as heavy frost blanketed Thailand’s highest peak, reinforcing Chiang Mai’s reputation as the coldest destination in the country amid a renewed surge of cold air from China.
‘Mai pen rai’ paradox: from kindness to toxic silence
Juranan Soranet, Published on 07/01/2026
» "Mai pen rai" (It’s okay/never mind) is perhaps the most classic Thai phrase, symbolising kindness, compromise and a go-with-the-flow attitude. It is the hallmark of Thai charm. However, in a modern world driven by consumer rights and accountability, the harmless phrase is becoming a double-edged sword. We are witnessing the rise of "Toxic kreng jai" — an excessive form of considerateness where we suppress our own rights just to avoid being labelled "demanding".
Cannabis shops face clampdown
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is pushing for a new regulation on cannabis before the next government takes office, with the draft now under review by the Office of the Council of State.
Trump considering military options to acquire Greenland
AFP, Published on 07/01/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump is exploring how to take control of Greenland and using the US military is "always an option," the White House said Tuesday, further upping tensions with NATO ally Denmark.