People’s Party seeks recounts in 10 constituenciesThe scene at the badminton court in Muang district, Chon Buri, on Tuesday morning. (Photo supplied/Anna Neatpisarnvanich)The People’s Party has filed requests for vote recounts in 10 constituencies in provinces across the country: Khon Kaen, Chon Buri, Lampang, Surat Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima, Samut Prakan, Tak, Saraburi, Maha Sarakham and Chai Nat. The People’s Party also praised residents of Chon Buri constituency 1 and other areas who had actively come forward to protect their votes. “The People’s Party reaffirms that we will continue to safeguard every single vote cast by the public,” it said. Disgruntled crowds surrounded the vehicle carrying the ballot boxes and demanded an explanation from election officials, calling for transparency in the vote-counting process.

Football association agrees on better treatment for players as they prepare for Australian tourneySouth Korea has named its squad for next month’s Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. (Photo: AFP)SEOUL - A dispute that saw South Korea’s players threaten to boycott next month’s Women’s Asian Cup over “discriminatory conditions” has been resolved, football officials in the country said on Tuesday. South Korea’s national women’s squad last year complained of “poor” treatment by the Korea Football Association (KFA) compared to their male counterparts. A statement from September, made public in January, said players would boycott games and training ahead of the Asian Cup if the KFA did not address their concerns over travel, training facilities and accommodation. The squad will convene at South Korea’s national training centre on Sunday before leaving for Australia four days later.

The wreckage of burnt-out speedboats still litters the beach at Chalong bay in Phuket on Monday, a month after a fire destroyed 24 boats on Jan 3. The affected boat operators gathered at the provincial office in Muang district on Monday demanding clarity, but were simply told to “wait for forensic results”. Both local residents and boat operators questioned why an issue that impacts people’s lives, tourism and the environment remained stagnant. He said a meeting had been scheduled with appropriate agencies for boat operators to present their information and to resolve their complaints. The clean up of the remaining wreckage, about four boats, should be completed within a week, Mr Ekadul said.

Ben Tynan looks on as Kirill Grishenko celebrates a unanimous decision win at ONE Fight Night 34“A snoozefest – that’s what happened,” Tynan told the Bangkok Post. “Credit to him – he fought a good fight to get the win,” Tynan said. Tynan faces Japan’s Ryugo Takeuchi, a matchup he believes is far more likely to deliver the kind of heavyweight fight fans expect. He comes out to fight,” Tynan said. That uncertainty has opened the door to interim title discussions – and Tynan is more than interested.

People gather at a badminton court where ballot boxes from Chon Buri Constituency 1 were being stored on Tuesday, two days after the general election. The People’s Party on Tuesday said it was seeking recounts in 10 constituencies including Chon Buri 1. Acting Sub Lt Phasakorn and Khanchit Charoen-in, another EC deputy secretary-general, are conducting the onsite inspection in Chon Buri, which must be completed within two days. (Photo supplied/Anna Neatpisarnvanich)Consolidation confusionActing Sub Lt Phasakorn also addressed public confusion surrounding the ballot box consolidation process in Chon Buri Constituency 1. In Chon Buri, he said, confusion arose during preparations to transport consolidated ballot boxes from Constituency 1 to a secure storage site.

Oil leak from sunken cargo ship not seen as seriousThe Panama-flagged cargo ship Sealloyd Arc is seen sinking in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Phuket on Saturday evening. (Photo: supplied/ Achadthaya Chuenniran)Refined petroleum leaking from a cargo ship that sank in the Andaman Sea off Phuket on Saturday is not expected to affect nearby islands, according to the Pollution Control Department. The assessment is based on the latest oil spill modelling results, Chanan Tiranarat, chief of the department’s Water Quality Management Division, said on Tuesday. “Based on the current situation, all islands remain safe from the oil leakage,” he said. Discussions are also under way regarding the possibility of salvaging the sunken vessel, although strong sea currents remain a challenge.

Hong Kong Airlines plane issues mayday call amid runway closure in TaipeiHong Kong Airlines planes at Hong Kong International Airport. (Photo: @hkairlines X account)A Hong Kong Airlines flight was among three aircraft forced to circle above Taoyuan Airport in Taiwan and issue mayday distress calls over fuel concerns after a runway closure disrupted arrivals. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Airlines aircraft declared a fuel emergency, issuing a "mayday, mayday, mayday" call to air traffic control. At the time, the runway was closed following an earlier incident involving T'way Airlines flight TW687 from Jeju, South Korea. A Hong Kong Airlines spokeswoman said its aircraft was instructed to enter a holding pattern due to the runway incident.

(Photo: AFP)DHAKA - Bangladesh’s leading prime ministerial candidate Tarique Rahman says he faces “huge” challenges if he wins elections this week, vowing to repair a country he said was looted under the previous ousted government. “We need to ensure a normal situation in the country, so that people are safe,” Rahman told AFP. “There are serious challenges ahead of us — we need to tackle the economic situation,” he added. We need to create businesses for these young people to have jobs,” he said, adding he was particularly worried about the economic situation faced by women. ‘Neighbourly relationship’With relations between Bangladesh and neighbouring India strained, Rahman struck a careful note on foreign ties.

AI helps scam centres evade crackdown in Asia, dupe more victimsComputers inside a compound in O'Smach in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, used for scam operations, at the Chong Chom-O'Smach border crossing, on Feb 2. “You can see the efficiency with AI being utilised in scam centres,” said Neal Jetton, who leads the Cybercrime Directorate at Interpol in Singapore. Beijing also recently announced it had executed 11 people linked to scam centres in Myanmar. Whereas you could just bring in fewer people and use AI to increase efficiency.”Even with AI, scam operators will need recruiters and coordinators, he added. You’ll probably need those who coordinate with the money mules at the end, and you’ll need some engineers to get started,” he said.

Fire destroys 28 stalls at Chatuchak Weekend MarketThe ruins of Chatuchak Weekend Market after fire on Monday. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)A fire destroyed 28 stalls at Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok on Monday night and an initial assessment blamed it on an electrical short circuit - the second such fire in just a few days. (continues below)(Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut) (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)The market's head of security, Kiattisak Sukraj, said staff first noticed a smell of something burning and followed it to a shop on soi 9/2. The 28 burned-out stalls cover about 240 square metres along three streets at Market Project 17, soi 9/2–4. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut) (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)An initial assessment pointed to the blaze being caused by a short circuit.

People’s Party leader says now is not the right time to step downPeople’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut takes a moment to compose himself after telling an interviewer that he deeply regretted the setbacks the party suffered in the Feb 8 election. He said he personally messaged each defeated candidate to express his regret, admitting he felt a heavy sense of responsibility as party leader. “It is not the time for a party leader to come out and announce their resignation or create uncertainty within the party,” he said. Mr Natthaphong said the party would now conduct a thorough review of its strategy, especially its ground operations and constituency-level engagement. Sarayut Jailak, the secretary-general of the People’s Party, said on Monday that he would resign after its election performance fell below expectations.

Warming climate threatens Greenland's ancestral way of lifeMusher Nukaaraq Lennert Olsen rides with his sled dogs near the 'dog town' of Sisimiut, GreenlandSISIMIUT (DENMARK) - Standing in his boat with binoculars in hand, hunter Malik Kleist scans the horizon for seals. But this February, the sea ice in southwestern Greenland has yet to freeze, threatening traditional livelihoods like his. But today we had to sail all the way into the fjords to find them," the 37-year-old tells AFP. The shorter winter season has also impacted another key activity in Greenland, one that has become increasingly important to the tourism sector: dogsled tours. - Dehydrated dogs -The dogs' health is also affected by the changing climate.

(Photo: AFP)Planned or under-construction solar and wind projects slowed last year, analysis showed on Tuesday, casting doubts on whether countries will hit a goal of tripling renewable capacity by 2030. But announcements and construction starts of new wind and solar projects grew 11% in 2025 — down from 22% in the previous year, as wind development projects faced hurdles, Global Energy Monitor (GEM) said. As has been the case for years, China is expanding renewable capacity on a scale unmatched elsewhere. It accounted for around a third of global capacity growth in 2025 — 1.5 terawatts — more than growth in the next six countries combined. Some wealthy countries are supporting renewable growth, with Japan seeking to revise wind auction guidelines and Britain boosting investment.

Contractor blames whirlwind for dome's collapseJarunat Jiraratsatit, director of Stecon Group, explains why the domed structure collapsed in Samut Prakan on Monday. The project was contracted to the ST-TC joint venture, which comprises Sino‑Thai and Transcode Co Ltd, Stecon director Jarunat Jiraratsatit said in the video. The collapsed structure was valued at 1.5 million baht, Mr Jarunant said. “A whirlwind occurred in the area at the time of the incident, with unusually strong gusty wind never seen there before,” Mr Jarunant said. “The company is fully committed to cooperating in identifying the cause and implementing corrective measures,” Mr Jarunant said.

Defendant now facing a total of 50 years in jail a no-show at hearing(Illustration: Thai Lawyers for Human Rights)A man convicted of posting 10 anti-monarchy comments on social media has been sentenced to 30 years in prison — three years for each post — under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, Thailand’s lese-majeste law. The Criminal Court in Bangkok handed down the sentence on Tuesday against Pruttikorn “Ton Pai” Sarakul, 43, a former company employee. The defendant was not present in court for the reading and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Pruttikorn was sentenced on Dec 18, 2025 to 30 years in prison in connection with 10 posts made on a Facebook page that carried critical comments about the Thai monarchy. Mr Arnon has been in detention since Sept 26, 2023 pending appeals against several lese-majeste convictions and sentences totalling 29 years.