Bhumaithai to unveil key economic policies during final rallyBhumjaithai's prime ministerial candidate Anutin Charnvirakul takes a selfie with residents in Hat Yai, Songkhla, during the party's campaign rally on Wednesday night. (Photo: Bhumjaithai Party)The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has expressed confidence in making electoral gains in Bangkok as it prepares to hold its final major campaign rally at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) on Friday, where key economic proposals will be unveiled. She said that the rally, scheduled to start at 4pm, will serve as the party’s official campaign-closing event and the second phase of its earlier rally at Lumpini Park. Ms Supamas said the rally will be led by caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai leader, together with the party’s economic team. She added that the rally would also outline the party’s post-election plans following Feb 8, the day of the general election.

Guidelines introduced to boost Thai cybersecurityThe National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has launched "zero trust" guidelines to help enterprises and individuals strengthen their cybersecurity, as the multi-factor authentication (MFA) method seems insufficient to prevent hacking and threats. The agency targets companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand implementing the guidelines, as well as the government and private sectors, said AVM Amorn Chomchoey, secretary-general of NCSA. "Cybersecurity remains vulnerable because people are negligent when working from home, using computers with pirated software or logging in from unsecure home devices. "Every time a user requests access, the system continuously checks your credentials to ensure it is still the real user," said AVM Amorn. The guidelines are designed to be vendor-neutral so organisations will not be tied to a single product, he said.

The Thai food delivery market recorded significant consolidation and growth between 2024 and 2025. The market is increasingly defined by a duopoly between Grab and Line Man, as smaller competitors exit, according to Singapore-based research firm Momentum Works. Last year Grab and Line Man collectively controlled close to 90% of the Thai food delivery market, up from 86% in 2024. Anantaporn Lapsakkarn, senior research at Kasikorn Research Center, said Thailand's food delivery market is mature. Online food delivery is not a standalone profitable business, but rather part of the online ecosystem, he said.

In an ideal astrological assessment, an individual's exact time of birth is essential to calculate precise ascendants and house placements. From an astrological perspective, this transition ran counter to conventional planetary age-progression logic, particularly with respect to maturity and authority cycles. Looking ahead to the forthcoming election, major planetary positions remain broadly similar to those of 2023. His age progression does not align favourably with current planetary transits and overall planetary strength is insufficient to indicate a major electoral victory. Julapun Amornvivat (born 1975)Similar to the above candidates, his planetary configuration does not suggest a winning trajectory in the current election cycle.

The Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition seeking a review of the memorandum of agreement signed by the Bhumjaithai Party and the People’s Party prior to the formation of the incumbent government, citing the petitioner’s lack of legal standing. The court declined to consider the petition by Pol Col Ratthakhet Jaengchamrus, who had requested the review under Section 213, governing a citizen’s right to complain, in the constitution. The petition claimsd that the agreement signed by the two parties last Sept 3 was in violation of the charter. Under the agreement, People’s Party MPs pledged to vote for Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul to be prime minister to break a political deadlock, in exchange for Bhumjaithai agreeing to support a push for constitutional changes. The court said the facts and supporting documents submitted did not show the petitioner’s constitutional rights or freedoms had been violated as a result of the respondents’ actions.

People's Party unveils B15bn Hat Yai flood planPeople's Party (PP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut on Tuesday unveiled a plan to invest 15 billion baht over four years to strengthen Hat Yai's flood prevention system. The proposal was announced at a PP campaign rally in Hat Yai district, Songkhla, attended by deputy party leader Rangsiman Rome, party spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu and deputy spokeswoman Pukkamon Nunarnan. Mr Natthaphong said the upcoming election would determine the future of Hat Yai and the country as a whole. Recalling his visit to flood-hit areas in Hat Yai last year, he said the devastation reflected the shared suffering of local residents and people nationwide. Without a serious plan to prevent future flooding, they warned Hat Yai would struggle to grow and could face continued stagnation or decline.

He was a Pheu Thai member before leaving to join Bhumjaithai. Chousak Sirinil, a Pheu Thai deputy leader and its legal expert, said the clip contained inappropriate remarks and could verge on undermining the constitutional monarchy. As a result, the Pheu Thai executive committee resolved to file a complaint with the EC on Thursday. Asked whether he could confirm the voice belonged to Mr Sakda, Mr Anon said the phone’s owner — Mr Preecha — identified the caller by name several times. Mr Anon, however, admitted he was afraid but said upholding what was right mattered more.

Krungthai Bank, in collaboration with IRPC Public Company Limited, will continue enhancing foreign exchange (FX) risk management for the third consecutive year through the ESG Data-Integrated FX Total Solutions project. The initiative integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) data into financial risk management via IRPC’s ESG Platform, covering data collection, analysis and disclosure. This approach strengthens FX risk management while advancing tangible and sustainable business operations. By combining its expertise in financial solutions with ESG principles, Krungthai Bank aims to enhance financial risk management capabilities while effectively driving sustainability objectives. This pilot initiative links ESG data with FX risk management transactions, such as FX forwards and cross-currency swaps.

Toyota to raise global hybrid car output by 30% in 2028 as EV demand slowsA man walks past the Toyota logo during a launch event in Mumbai, India, on Jan 20, 2026. (Photo: Reuters)KYODO — Toyota Motor Corp will increase its global hybrid vehicle production in 2028 by 30% from the level planned for this year, accounting for some 60% of its worldwide output, sources close to the matter said Thursday. The plan, conveyed to parts suppliers, to make 6.7 million hybrid cars including plug-in hybrids in 2028 considers slowing electric vehicle (EV) demand that has forced the European Union (EU) to scale back its EV promotional policies. Toyota, the world's largest automaker by volume, said in November it will additionally invest up to US$10 billion in the United States over five years. Hybrids made up more than 40% of Toyota's global sales of about 10.54 million vehicles in 2025.

PARIS - The crown of French Empress Eugenie, which was abandoned by fleeing thieves who staged a brazen robbery at the Louvre last year, is nearly intact and will be fully restored, the museum said on Wednesday. The thieves who robbed the famed Paris museum last October made off with an estimated 88 million euros ($104 million) in jewels, but dropped the empress's diamond- and emerald-studded crown as they escaped, leaving it crushed and broken. Investigators have yet to locate the other jewels, but recovered the dropped crown. The Louvre said in a statement the piece had been "badly deformed", but remained "nearly intact" and would be restored to its original state, "without the need for reconstruction". The Louvre said the crown still had all its pieces, except for one of the eight golden eagles that adorned it.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is offering free electric taxi-boat rides along the Phadung Krung Kasem canal to Bang Lamphu during a trial, running until the end of February. Boats run daily from 9am to 5pm, carry up to six passengers and stop at 14 piers. Hua Lamphong Railway Station pier is a popular starting point and the route ends at Phra Sumen Fort pier. The trial is operated via the MUVMI app. From March, fares will be charged and set at rates similar to MUVMI electric tuk-tuks.

(Photo supplied)The 16-year-old arrested for a 2.4-million-baht gold-shop robbery in Hat Yai claimed an online gaming friend in Laos encouraged him to complete a “mission” to snatch the jewellery, according to police. The Songkhla native confessed that his Lao gamer friend urged him to complete a “gold‑snatching mission” and then send it to Laos, investigators said on Thursday. Police have recovered 30 baht‑weight of gold, with 3 baht‑weight still missing (one baht-weight is 15.2 grammes). Police have also been urging gold shop owners to improve their security and insurance coverage as robbery risk is rising with soaring prices. In the last 12 months, the local price for gold bars has risen 56%, with prices on Feb 5 quoted at 73,300 baht per baht-weight.

Mr Natthaphong also unveiled the party’s comprehensive policy platform, dubbed the “Blueprint to Transform Thailand”. The party leader said he sensed that voters in Udon Thani were ready to vote for change in Sunday's election. He urged voters to cast ballots for the People's Party in both rounds of voting: selecting the party in both constituency and party-list ballots, and then voting in favour of initiating the drafting of a new constitution. Second, he said the People's Party was the only party to have already unveiled a complete governing team. He said the party’s “blueprint” comprised more than 200 policies, none of which would benefit only a privileged few.

Democrat Party's Abhisit promotes waste‑to‑energy policyAbhisit Vejjajiva, the leader of the Democrat Party, and his campaign team board tuk-tuk vehicles to campaign at Wongwian Yai market area in Bangkok on Thursday. (Photo: Democrat Party Facebook page)Abhisit Vejjajiva, the leader of the Democrat Party, has unveiled an ambitious policy platform aimed at transforming waste management into a key driver of green economic growth, while pushing for meaningful decentralisation of power to local administrations. Mr Abhisit, who is the party's prime ministerial candidate, said the Democrats will push for three laws to overhaul waste and pollution management nationwide. Equally central to the party’s platform is a push for genuine decentralisation, which Mr Abhisit described as essential to improving environmental management, public services and local economic resilience. To address this, the Democrat Party is proposing a new framework to strengthen local governments.

Aman Nai Lert BangkokAman Nai Lert Bangkok will celebrate its first Lunar New Year since opening at Aman Lounge and 1872. AmanpuriThe original Aman will usher in the Lunar New Year with a carefully curated calendar encompassing dining, wellness, arts and culture. Conrad BangkokFrom Feb 14-18, Liu offers festive set menus and unlimited handcrafted dim sum. Avani Ratchada BangkokThe hotel is offering the "Feast Of Fortune”, a special Chinese New Year dining celebration from Feb 16-21. InterContinental BangkokInterContinental Bangkok’s Summer Palace offer a choice of special set menus starring Cantonese classics.