RebornRecognised as the world’s prestigious destination for its domestic patients with requirement for plastic surgery and beauty haven, korea's Pitangui Medical & Beauty Center has recently brought the long-established achievement in ‘fixing’ facial and body defects to Bangkok in 2026. With over successful 420,000 surgical cases performed, Pitangui Medical & Beauty Center has long been reserved for exclusive clientele. “Pitangui Medical & Beauty Center has served prominent leaders and distinguished individuals in Korea and around the world for three generations. Our treatments are highly selective and traditionally accessible only through trusted references,” said Jiriyawana Yoo, Chief of Operations, Pitangui Medical & Beauty Center. AtPitangui Medical & Beauty Center in Korea, departments including surgery department, dental clinic, dermatologist clinic, aesthetic clinic, beauty service spa and massage are housed across the five-storey building.

Abhisit urges more action to curb vote-buyingListen to this articleDemocrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva poses for a selfie with a supporter while campaigning at Central Eastville shopping mall in Lat Phrao district of Bangkok on Saturday. (Photo: Democrat Party)Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Saturday reaffirmed the party’s commitment to “honest and clean” politics and called on the Election Commission to take more proactive action against vote-buying ahead of the Feb 8 poll. Mr Abhisit urged the EC to step up proactive enforcement, saying legal action will deter the practice, especially if authorities make arrests in one or two cases. Mr Abhisit said each party has the right to present its message, but voters should make decisions based on reason and facts. Mr Abhisit also proposed economic measures to tackle seasonal haze caused by agricultural burning, including refusing to purchase farm produce from areas where illegal burning occurs.

The 19-year-old zoology major stood out with ‌her boyish clothes, short hair and friendly but outspoken personality, Shwe Theingi said. Wutt Yee Aung remained, participating in the anti-junta resistance until she was arrested in September 2021. “Mother, I hope you are well,” Wutt Yee Aung said in a letter from prison in February 2024. In one undated letter intended for Shwe Theingi, Wutt Yee Aung asked for about $150 for ‌a medical test. Wutt Yee wanted to do more volunteer work,” Shwe Theingi said.

Listen to this articleRangsiman Rome, deputy leader of the People’s Party and party-list MP candidate, speaks during a major campaign rally in Phuket on Friday. (Photo: People's Party)Rangsiman Rome, deputy leader of the People’s Party, has hit back at Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, saying that true patriotism means not cheating the nation. He also warned the Bhumjaithai Party leader, who has stepped up his nationalist rhetoric, that using remarks by a foreign politician as campaign ammunition reflects political desperation rather than love of country. “I would like to reaffirm that patriotism, as understood by the People’s Party, means enabling the country to move forward, not freezing it within outdated structures,” he said. “Loving the nation must not mean cheating the nation.”

Listen to this articlePeople's Party candidate Rukchanok Srinork has been campaigning for Social Security reform for two years, and other parties are now joining the bandwagon as more embarrassing stories of mismanagement emerge. People’s Party list-MP candidate Rukchanok Srinork has accused the Social Security Office (SSO) of corruption and mismanagement in connection with its 850-million-baht web application, saying the flawed project has left insured members unable to access their benefits. Her remarks come amid mounting criticism of the SSO+ app, which has repeatedly been taken offline for “maintenance”. She said the 850-million-baht SSO+ web app project showed signs of corruption from the bidding stage onward, resulting in an outdated system that cannot function as intended. Ms Rukchanok rejected claims circulating online that the system failed because the Progressive Social Security Group cut its budget or that members of the People’s Party were involved in hacking the system.

Listen to this articleMourners react during the funeral of Palestinians who, according to medics, were killed by an Israeli airstrike, at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, on Jan 31, 2026. (Photo: Reuters)GAZA - ‌Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least ​12 people, the Palestinian health ministry said on Saturday, with children reported to be among the fatalities in the latest violence rattling a tenuous ceasefire. Video showed charred, blackened and destroyed walls at an apartment in a multi-storey building, and debris scattered inside it ⁠and outside on the Gaza City street. Palestinian ‌militants have killed four Israeli soldiers since the truce, according to Israeli authorities. On Friday, the Israeli military said that its forces identified eight gunmen ‌emerging ​from a tunnel in Rafah, in southern Gaza.

(Photo: Government House)Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday led cabinet members in a merit-making ceremony at Government House to mark the 100-day memorial of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother. At 7.30am, the prime minister lit incense and candles in worship of the Triple Gem and paid royal homage before the royal portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother. Ten senior monks then administered the precepts and chanted prayers. The Royal Thai Army held a separate 100-day merit-making ceremony at its headquarters on Ratchadamnoen Nok Road. Separately, the Interior Ministry has instructed all provinces to prepare flower-offering ceremonies for the public in connection with the Royal Cremation Ceremony.

Listen to this articleInterim leader Delcy Rodriguez has quickly moved to overhaul Venezuelan society in ways sought by the United States. (Photo: AFP)CARACAS - Venezuela’s acting president has announced a push for mass amnesty in the country, in her latest major reform since the US toppled Nicolas Maduro just weeks ago. Formerly Maduro’s vice president, Rodriguez, 56, has quickly moved in less than four weeks in power to overhaul Venezuelan society in ways sought by the United States, earning high praise from US President Donald Trump. “This is not a voluntary gesture by the regime, but a response to pressure from the United States government. And after years of the United States embassy being shuttered, Washington is also preparing to re-establish its diplomatic presence in Caracas.

BG Pathum eyeing home boostListen to this articleBG Pathum United welcome Chiang Rai United to their True BG Stadium on Saturday, looking to pick up three points at home to boost their league campaign. Chanathip Songkrasin will likely return to Pathum's starting line-up after the playmaker was rested by Japanese coach Masatada Ishii against Cebu. Chiang Rai did not have a game in midweek and there are no injury worries for today's away fixture. League leaders Buriram United will host Bangkok United in another key clash of the weekend tomorrow. Sukhothai are 11th in the league standings with 19 points, just five points above the relegation zone.

Border talks disappointListen to this articleThe latest Thai-Cambodian border talks under the Regional Border Committee (RBC) framework collapsed, disappointing those who had hoped the two countries would take steps towards restoring lasting peace. The meeting, held in the border town of Poipet, was chaired by regional army commanders from both sides -- Thailand's First Army Region, which oversees border areas in parts of Sa Kaeo, and Cambodia's Fifth Army Region, responsible for Banteay Meanchey province. In September, following a General Border Committee (GBC) meeting in Koh Kong, he expressed optimism, particularly regarding the Nong Chan dispute. He said Thailand and Cambodia could adopt a "Nong Chan model" to resolve differences peacefully, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul proposed opening additional border crossings. A constructive starting point would be the Nong Chan issue.

Listen to this articleWhile the US Senate approved government funding on Friday, the House does not return until Monday, which will result in a short-term government funding lapse, officials in Washington said. If the House approves the package as expected early next week, funding would be restored within days, limiting the practical impact of the shutdown on government services, contractors and federal workers. Democrats, meanwhile, have remained united in opposing new DHS funding without changes to immigration enforcement following the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis. Their deaths intensified scrutiny of federal agents’ conduct and hardened opposition to approving money for immigration agencies without new guardrails. The remaining bills fund large swaths of the federal government, making the lapse significant if it ends up being prolonged.

Listen to this articleThe State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will seek a final ruling from the Attorney-General on whether to terminate contracts with Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) following a deadly rail accident. Anan Phonimdaeng, acting SRT governor, said yesterday the SRT board on Thursday agreed to forward all investigation findings to the Office of the Attorney-General for a decisive opinion. Mr Anan said the SRT board was acting on instructions from Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. "According to the report presented to the board, ITD failed to provide safety supervisors and lookout personnel during crane operations, despite trains continuing to pass through the area. Mr Anan acknowledged that terminating the contracts could delay the project, which is 99.5% complete.

Listen to this articleDomestic gold prices fell 1,200 baht per baht-weight on Saturday. On Friday, prices were adjusted 75 times during trading hours as prices plunged 6,100 baht from Thursday's close. The Gold Traders Association on Saturday morning announced buying prices of 72,616.40 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 74,100 baht for gold bars. On Friday, buying prices closed at 73,798.88 baht for gold ornaments and 75,300 baht for gold bars. Gold prices fell sharply by 6,100 baht from Thursday’s close of 81,500 baht.

Airbus to start sales drive for larger A220 jet, sources sayListen to this articleA man cleans models of the Airbus A220-300, left, and Airbus A321XLR aircraft at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, India, on Thursday. Airbus is poised to start offering airlines and leasing firms a larger version of its A220 regional jet with a view to launching development later this year, industry sources said. Airbus reaffirmed that it is exploring all options for the A220 while ramping up production and supporting customers. A larger version of the 110-160 seat passenger plane has been on the horizon for some time. A larger version of the ‌loss-making A220 model would allow Airbus to renegotiate supplier contracts and lower production costs per aircraft, which have kept the venture in the red.

Carrick sparks hope amongst United fansListen to this articleManchester United fans have had to put up with a lot of pain in recent years as they regularly witnessed so many uninspiring performances from their highly-paid players. Referring to Carrick, goal-scorer Cunha commented: "He played here for so many years he knows the feeling for Manchester United." "The change in Manchester United over a two-game period is incredible," said Rooney. After those unexpected victories over the top two clubs Carrick and United have to prepare for tomorrow's visit to Old Trafford by Fulham. The home fans will be full of expectations but the London side have been playing well and sit in seventh place only four points below United.