IT prices soar from rising memory costs
The prices of computers and some IT products have skyrocketed as a result of rising rates for memory chips in the global market.

Chinese target Thailand for New Year travel
Thailand remains a top destination for Chinese travellers during the upcoming Lunar New Year, but tourism consultants said the country should still develop new attractions and experiences to compete with emerging markets.

Fuel usage declined 0.2% in 2025
Thailand's total fuel consumption dipped slightly last year, falling by 0.2% year-on-year due to the economic slowdown, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).

Consumer confidence to see uptick in February, March
Consumer confidence is expected to improve in February and March, driven by the formation of a stable government, the implementation of tangible economic policies and a cabinet lineup that is broadly accepted by the public, says the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

Election result to keep foreign funds flowing
Stock market analysts expect foreign funds to keep flowing into Thailand as the decisive general election outcome signals stronger political stability and reduces the risk of extreme populist policies, keeping fiscal discipline intact.

Less glamour, more content, says Wim Wenders of Berlin Film Fest
BERLIN - Berlin Film Festival jury president Wim Wenders said Thursday that this year's 76th edition of the festival would have "less glamour" but "more content" in its eclectic selection.

Trump dismantles legal basis for US climate rules
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked a landmark scientific finding that underpins US regulations aimed at curbing planet-warming pollution, marking the administration's most far-reaching rollback of climate policy to date.

Norway police search ex-PM Jagland's properties in probe over Epstein links
OSLO — Norwegian police said Thursday they had searched properties belonging to former prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland following the launch of a corruption probe over his dealings with US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

'Madness': Ukrainians furious over Olympian ban for memorial helmet
KYIV — Ukrainians were outraged Thursday by a decision from the International Olympic Committee to disqualify their skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Olympics over his helmet honouring killed athletes.

Anutin rejects election fraud claims
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed allegations of election fraud, insisting that any decision on a nationwide recount lies solely with the Election Commission (EC), which remains well within its legal timeframe to certify the results.