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Activist challenges Pheu Thai’s B9m in daily prizes policy
Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has asked the Election Commission whether the Pheu Thai Party informed it in advance of the "Nine New Millionaires a Day" policy announced during campaiging for the general election, as the EC requires.
Why Thailand, a US treaty ally, is stocking up on Chinese weapons
Thailand, a US treaty ally, has been adding to its arsenal of Chinese-made weapons with deals for ships, tanks and other high-value hardware.
Frost on Doi Inthanon, temperature drops to 1°C
DOI INTHANON — The cold spell continues across northern regions of Thailand, with the temperature dropping to only 1°C at the summit of Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai on Monday morning.
Submersibles revealing mysteries of the deep sea
ABOARD OCEANXPLORER, Indonesia - A dome-fronted submersible sinks beneath the waves off Indonesia, heading down nearly 1,000 metres in search of new species, plastic-eating microbes and compounds that could one day make medicines.
South Korea police say detain 55 scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia
SEOUL - South Korean authorities on Monday detained 55 of the 73 people repatriated from Cambodia last week as part of an investigation into suspected involvement in online scam operations, police said.
Fireworks-blaze damage to Bhumibol Bridge less than reported B15m
The damage caused to a concrete pillar supporting the Bhumibol Bridge by a fire started by boys playing with fireworks is not as high as the 15 million baht figure being circulated on social media and in some news reports, the Department of Rural Roads (DRR) said on Monday.
Value of Thai investment applications rises 67% y/y in 2025
The value of Thailand's total investment applications rose by 67% on the year to $60.23 billion in 2025, driven by digital and advanced industries, the Board of Investment said on Monday.
Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch
LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots in the NFL playoffs on Sunday.
Melbourne champion Keys exits as Sinner bids to avoid same fate
MELBOURNE - Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday in straight sets while Jannik Sinner will hope to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals.
Walz: officials tried to ‘sully' name of man shot by federal agent
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called out officials of the Trump administration on Sunday (January 25), saying they “sullied” the name of Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot by a federal agent on Saturday (January 24). - REUTERS
Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has asked the Election Commission whether the Pheu Thai Party informed it in advance of the "Nine New Millionaires a Day" policy announced during campaiging for the general election, as the EC requires.
Why Thailand, a US treaty ally, is stocking up on Chinese weapons
Thailand, a US treaty ally, has been adding to its arsenal of Chinese-made weapons with deals for ships, tanks and other high-value hardware.
Frost on Doi Inthanon, temperature drops to 1°C
DOI INTHANON — The cold spell continues across northern regions of Thailand, with the temperature dropping to only 1°C at the summit of Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai on Monday morning.
Submersibles revealing mysteries of the deep sea
ABOARD OCEANXPLORER, Indonesia - A dome-fronted submersible sinks beneath the waves off Indonesia, heading down nearly 1,000 metres in search of new species, plastic-eating microbes and compounds that could one day make medicines.
South Korea police say detain 55 scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia
SEOUL - South Korean authorities on Monday detained 55 of the 73 people repatriated from Cambodia last week as part of an investigation into suspected involvement in online scam operations, police said.
Fireworks-blaze damage to Bhumibol Bridge less than reported B15m
The damage caused to a concrete pillar supporting the Bhumibol Bridge by a fire started by boys playing with fireworks is not as high as the 15 million baht figure being circulated on social media and in some news reports, the Department of Rural Roads (DRR) said on Monday.
Value of Thai investment applications rises 67% y/y in 2025
The value of Thailand's total investment applications rose by 67% on the year to $60.23 billion in 2025, driven by digital and advanced industries, the Board of Investment said on Monday.
Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch
LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots in the NFL playoffs on Sunday.
Melbourne champion Keys exits as Sinner bids to avoid same fate
MELBOURNE - Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday in straight sets while Jannik Sinner will hope to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals.
Walz: officials tried to ‘sully' name of man shot by federal agent
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called out officials of the Trump administration on Sunday (January 25), saying they “sullied” the name of Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot by a federal agent on Saturday (January 24). - REUTERS

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