Tiiny AI unveils pocket-sized deviceListen to this articleMr Bhoj displays the Tiiny AI Pocket Lab device. Tiiny AI Inc, a US-based deep-tech startup, has launched the world's smallest personal artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer -- the Tiiny AI Pocket Lab. The Tiiny AI Pocket Lab was verified by Guinness World Records as being the "smallest Mini PC [100bn LLM locally]". Samar Bhoj, the go-to-market director of Tiiny AI, said the device represents a major shift in the trajectory of the AI industry. Tiiny AI Pocket Lab operates as a personal AI (10 billion to 100 billion parameters), which satisfies more than 80% of real-world needs.

TikTok touts success of logistics strategyListen to this articleMs Chanida says the platform continues to offer services through multiple delivery service providers in Thailand. TikTok Thailand, the global short-form video platform, says its multi-logistics approach has expanded consumer choice for both products and delivery services. Chanida Klyphun, director of public policy for Southeast Asia at TikTok, said the company does not have a policy to monopolise logistics services for the transport of products and services. The draft guidelines call for providing online sellers with greater freedom in selecting their logistics providers. Ms Chanida said these cases cannot be judged solely on an e-commerce operator's selection of specific logistics providers.

AI reinventing business models in Asia-PacificListen to this articleThe 2026 trends show enterprises embedding AI directly into their core business models, says Ms McClelland. Asia-Pacific organisations are pivoting artificial intelligence (AI) from defensive cost-cutting pilots to offensive strategic revenue engines, reinventing business models and unlocking growth far beyond simple efficiency gains. Recent studies indicate organisations are redirecting 64% of AI investments towards core business functions where AI delivers the strongest measurable returns. SHAPING SECTORSThe report found banking AI is reshaping banking business models and enabling new revenue streams. Though ethics accounts for a modest portion of total AI value, its effect is statistically significant, reflecting the maturity of an organisation's AI practices.

Future of AI will be written in nuts and boltsListen to this articleA Sharpa robot deals cards for a game of blackjack during the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan 7. For that investment to pay off, trillions of dollars of productivity gains need to show up in traditional industrial businesses. In this context, AI isn't a science experiment. The key is helping these companies invest through complexity, build talent, modernise data infrastructure, and embed AI into decision-making. AI isn't just another technology cycle.

No easy road ahead for PP greenhornsListen to this articleAn advance voting booth in Bangkok yesterday. The PP needs a landslide victory (winning more than 250 seats) to enable it to form a single-party government. and "If there is a war, the Thai military will be defeated anyway." Trailing after the PP in opinion polls are the Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai parties. Its disadvantage is that Mr Anutin, the party leader, does not have full control of his factions.

EC must act, not observeListen to this articleWith less than a week to go before the national election, reports of vote-buying are growing louder -- and more brazen. The question, then, is what the Election Commission (EC) has been doing about all this. As in previous elections, the EC has relied on its standard mechanisms, appointing its own staff to monitor alleged vote-buying and gather information. Yet the app remains little used, and the EC has released no meaningful data on reports or investigations arising from it. It is therefore encouraging that the EC has at least announced it will look into the 450-million-baht withdrawals flagged by the Bank of Thailand.

Minister's 'stress' theory misses the pointListen to this articleMalaysia's Minister for Religious Affairs, Datuk Zulkifli Hasan, has grabbed global media headlines with his remarks on the LGBTQ+ community. While his quote narrowly reducing LGBTQ+ identity to an outcome of being "stress-induced" has caused far and wide criticism, his statement is deeply worrying. While he tried to engage with a constructionist argument by saying that the environment could affect people's sexual orientation, the question arises: what determines sexual orientation? It is debatable, or even dismissible, to suggest that workplace stress serves as a catalyst for shifting sexual orientation. Furthermore, endorsed on May 17, 1990, the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder and recognised sexual orientation as diversity.

Middle powers can do their bitListen to this articleCanada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about middle powers during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 20. In the absence of meaningful resistance, both are likely to remain on this course, leaving middle powers to comply with their demands or face retaliation. First, middle powers should develop a new network of free-trade agreements, building on initiatives such as the recent EU–India deal. With the Trump administration openly denying climate change and campaigning against clean energy, middle powers have a responsibility to lead the green transition. But if middle powers act decisively, today's fractures could yet lay the foundations for a new order in which liberal values and institutions are able to endure.

The robbery occurred about 11.30pm on Friday at the Aurora gold shop in a Lotus's hypermarket in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok's Klong Toey district. There were four female staff members preparing to close the gold shop at the time of the robbery. The gold shop had closed at 8pm and staff were checking stock. Phra Khanong police have questioned the shop employees and verified the stolen items: 179 baht weight of the shop's gold jewellery and 19 baht weight of second-hand gold previously purchased by the shop -- worth about 14.8 million baht -- as well as 170,000 baht in cash. Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch, national police chief, has ordered units to strengthen crime prevention measures at gold shops nationwide, particularly as gold prices remain high and may attract criminals.

Thais target Asian Games glory after 2025 successListen to this articleTGA president Rangsarit Laksitanont with the national team golfers. It reflects the strength and depth of our players, and it gives us confidence as we look ahead to the Asian Games in Japan later this year." They were supported by Thanawin Lee, Warut Boonrod and Prin Sarnsamut in the men's team, and Pimpisa Rubrong and Kritchaya Kaopattanasakul in the women's team. The 10 titles collected by Thai golfers last year included victories at the Asian Junior Golf Team Championship in South Korea, the Ciputra Golfpreneur Junior World Championship in Indonesia, the Singapore Junior Golf Championship, and the Malaysian International Junior Open. Rangsarit has set ambitious targets for the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya Sept 19-Oct 4.

Line BK targets 30% loan growth this yearListen to this articleLine BK, an early digital banking platform in Thailand, has set an ambitious double-digit loan growth target for this year despite the sluggish economic outlook. Despite the aggressive loan expansion, Line BK expects to keep its non-performing loan (NPL) ratio below 3% this year. Mr Tana said Line BK plans to maintain strong growth in its insurance and brokerage businesses after recording a 30% increase in first-year premiums last year. Driven by expansion across all business lines, Line BK posted a 35% year-on-year increase in total revenue in 2025. Although we expect Thai GDP growth of around 1.5% this year, we are still targeting double-digit loan growth, driven by healthy demand and our enhanced business capabilities," he said.

Thailand needs new export destinations in order to boost its economy. Nutthawat WichieanbutThe Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling for Thailand to expand into new high-potential markets to support the country's export and manufacturing sectors, as key trading partners face economic weakness amid a global slowdown. FTI vice-chairman Apichit Prasoprat said Thailand must diversify its export destinations to sustain growth, as traditional partners such as China and Japan are struggling with sluggish economies. The FTI, which is a member of JSCCIB, has urged the government to support entry into new markets including Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Central Asia. Under the BCG model, entrepreneurs are encouraged to adopt technologies that add value to products while reducing environmental impact.

Sharge, Grab forge ahead with EV charging networkListen to this articleMr Peerapatr, right, and Ms Parichat at an unveiling of the strategic partnership. Sharge, Thailand's leading electric vehicle (EV) charging operator, has announced a strategic partnership with the Grab ride-hailing platform to promote EV adoption through the launch of Grab EV charging stations, dedicated exclusively for Grab drivers. With an investment of more than 400 million baht, Sharge aims to establish 40 charging stations nationwide by 2027. Parichat Sriwilai, deputy director of driver management at Grab Thailand, said since 2020 Grab Thailand has promoted EV adoption among drivers and riders, providing ride-hailing and delivery services through the Grab EV programme. The Grab EV charging stations are expected to feature a special rate of 6 baht per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for Grab drivers, compared with the standard rate of 6.4-7.6 baht per kWh.

Wellness important for Thai homebuyersListen to this articleCaption caption. As a consequence, they prefer group-based wellness activities like yoga classes or group workouts to stay connected. This segment consists primarily of families who value health, but face practical obstacles in maintaining routines. They look for residential services such as hospital shuttle buses and high-level safety features. HOLISTIC WELLNESSThe final segment comprises 14% and is dubbed the "holistic wellness" group.

The rapid emergence of instant commerce in Thailand, a retail evolution defined by delivery within a few hours, will become the new battlefield for on-demand players and e-commerce platforms, say brands. The move comes as traditional e-commerce matures, with instant commerce offering massive growth potential through data-driven insights and the ability to capture impulsive "micro-moments". Louise Andersen, Thailand digital commerce lead at The Magnum Ice Cream Company, said Wall's moved early into instant commerce to meet instant-gratification demand, especially late-night cravings at home that physical carts could not serve. As instant commerce consumers are "demanding" and suffering from "choice paralysis", brands must be visible early and throughout the exploration journey to remind consumers to buy, she said. Zero commerce represents online transactions occurring directly within social media, AI chatbots, or search results, eliminating the need for consumers to visit a traditional e-commerce website.