Atmosphere of Thailand general election 2026
Electors arrive at polling stations across Thailand on Sunday, casting ballots for constituency candidates, party lists and on whether to support drafting a new constitution. (Photos by Bangkok Post photographers)

Thais flock to polls, cast crucial votes
People began arriving early at polling stations throughout Thailand on Sunday, casting ballots for constituency candidates, party lists and whether they support writing a new constitution, with party leaders calling for a high turnout in the general election.  

Google confirms Android Quick Share will soon work with AirDrop
Google has officially confirmed that its Quick Share feature will soon allow Android users to transfer files directly to Apple’s AirDrop, expanding a capability previously thought to be exclusive to the Pixel 10 series.

Memorial held in Minneapolis for those killed during ICE operations
Indigenous leaders and community members gathered in Minneapolis on Saturday (February 7) to hold a memorial for people killed by federal immigration enforcement operations. - REUTERS

Iraqi shot dead in Phuket, police hunt foreign suspect
PHUKET - Police were hunting for a foreigner suspected of shooting dead an Iraqi tourist in this southern island province Saturday evening.

Sparks fly as Milan police push back against protesters
A group of around 100 protesters threw firecrackers, smoke bombs and bottles at police after breaking away from the main body of a demonstration in the Olympic host city of Milan on Saturday (February 7). Police in riot gear responded with water cannons to disperse the group. - REUTERS

South Korean crypto firm sends users $44 bln in bitcoins in error
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said on Saturday (February 7) it had accidentally given away more than $40 billion worth of bitcoins to customers as promotional rewards, triggering a sharp selloff. - REUTERS

Washington Post CEO out after sweeping job cuts
WASHINGTON - The Washington Post announced on Saturday its CEO and publisher Will Lewis was leaving effective immediately, just days after the storied newspaper owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made drastic job cuts that angered readers.

Super Bowl set for Patriots-Seahawks showdown as politics swirl
SANTA CLARA (UNITED STATES) - The biggest event in American sports kicks off Sunday as the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks at a Super Bowl tinged by controversy over Bad Bunny's half-time show.

Activist 'Guntouch' begins new border blockade
Social activist Guntouch "Gun Jompalang" Pongpaiboonwet has teamed up with supporters in Trat province to assert Thailand's territorial claim near Cambodia, amid fresh tensions near the border.