Three Chinese nationals linked to scam gang arrestedListen to this articlePolice arrest three Chinese men with alleged links to online scam syndicates in Myanmar during a raid on a room in Chom Thong district, Bangkok on Tuesday. (Photo: Central Investigation Bureau)Three Chinese men suspected of links to online scam syndicates have been arrested in Chom Thong district of Bangkok after they fled Myanmar. Police move in to enter a rented room in Chom Thong district, Bangkok where three Chinese suspects were hiding after fleeing Myanmar. (Photo: Central Investigation Bureau)The CSD’s sub-division 2 had been instructed to track down the suspects.Investigators later confirmed that three men had rented accommodation at a dormitory in Chom Thong district. During questioning, they allegedly admitted they had previously worked for scam syndicates operating in Myanmar.

Italy-born Karen and Mark Chanloung prepare for third OlympicsListen to this articleMark and Karen Chanloung are expected to carry Thailand’s flag at the opening ceremony on Feb 6 on behalf of ‌the country’s ​small group of Winter Games competitors. At the Milano ​Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, however, they will be representing Thailand, a tropical nation with little tradition but growing ambitions in winter sport. The cross-country skiing siblings, born to an Italian mother and a Thai father, were raised in Gressoney-La-Trinité in Italy’s Aosta Valley. The siblings are also expected to carry Thailand’s flag at the opening ceremony on Feb 6 on behalf of ‌a ​small group of competitors. “The Thai winter sports federation is a young organisation working with athletes who start from very basic levels and need years to become internationally competitive,” he ​said.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching an unconventional tourism initiative for 2026 with Thailand UFO Days, a festival exploring extraterrestrial phenomena at the Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam in Nakhon Nayok province. Beyond Ordinary TourismThe festival represents a bold departure from traditional Thai tourism events, positioning the country as a regional festival hub for specialist interests. Thailand UFO Days caters to diverse groups: science enthusiasts seeking technological explanations, believers in supernatural phenomena, and travellers pursuing unique subculture experiences. What to ExpectThe UFO Days programme blends education and entertainment, delving into unidentified flying objects, space technology and extraterrestrial mysteries. The event marks Thailand’s entry into specialist festival tourism, challenging conventional tourism frameworks while attracting new traveller demographics seeking distinctive perspectives on Thai destinations.

Intercultural competency should be developed in young people as early as possible in today’s globalised world, according to Derrick Gay, a globally recognised belonging and intercultural strategist. “Intercultural competency is not simply about being surrounded by diversity, it requires intentional learning. His advice for building intercultural competency is that it should be an explicit subject. “Many organisations still mistakenly believe that diversity alone equals intercultural competency. Diversity is only the starting point.”He concluded that intercultural competency must be intentionally developed.

Hey Reug Reug – let’s go?”The Russian – who still holds ONE’s middleweight and light heavyweight MMA titles – lost the heavyweight belt to Reug Reug by split decision in November 2024, snapping an unbeaten run that had made him the promotion’s most dominant champion. Anatoly Malykhin congratulates Reug Reug after his split decision win“April 29, Japan – maybe yes, maybe no,” Malykhin said, referring to ONE 175 at Ariake Arena. I’m really eager to get back into the ring.”Asked directly whether he believed Reug Reug fabricated the injuries that ruled him out of the November rematch, Malykhin laughed. Reug Reug and Anatoly Malykhin were set to fight in November 2025 in Tokyo“I think this guy has a great imagination,” he said. Whether Reug Reug answers the call remains to be seen.

A month ago, Pantone unveiled its 2026 Colour of the Year: “Cloud Dancer” (Pantone 11-4201). Described as a lofty white, Cloud Dancer emerges as a symbol of serenity, offering space for quiet reflection amid a period of global restlessness. While the weather still carries a chill and winter loosens its grip, traces of a white frost linger through. Cloud Lips2026 has been met with two viral lip trends: a bold lined lip or a misty matte. In my opinion, this lip application would pair perfectly with more natural makeup styles or with a dramatic flair somewhere else, like dark defined eyes.

Iran rejects talks with US amid military ‘threats’Listen to this articleA man reads a newspaper with a headline in Persian reading “Iran is ready for a big response”, at a kiosk in Tehran on Jan 27, 2026. Trump has not ruled out military action against Iran in response to the crackdown, while appearing to keep his options open. ‘Reducing escalation’But Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said “conducting diplomacy through military threat cannot be effective or useful”. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meanwhile held separate calls with both Araghchi and Witkoff, Cairo said. These developments “highlight new dimensions of the continued security crackdown in the aftermath of the protests”.

“The reason we use a dog sled, rather than a snowmobile, is that the sled and dogs are durable. And we are very, very far from home.”“A dog sled can break down, but we can repair it. “American presidents come and go, but the Sirius patrol will remain. Around 80 to 100 people apply to join the Sirius patrol each year, with the only prerequisite being completion of Denmark’s basic military training. The Danish military created a permanent dog sled presence in 1950.

(Photo: 10th Regional Fine Arts Office, Nakhon Ratchasima)The Fine Arts Department has found damage to around 30 ancient sites from recent conflicts along the Thai–Cambodian border and has scheduled a meeting on Friday to discuss restoration plans. Among the most severely affected sites is Prasat Ta Kwai in Surin, which dates back to sometime between the 11th to 13th centuries, built in the Khmer style during the Angkorian period. The survey focused on assessing the damage to Prasat Ta Kwai and Prasat Khana, both of which were found to have suffered serious deterioration. Officials and soldiers survey Prasat Ta Kwai in Surin on Jan 25. He said it took about 10 days for Thai forces to seize and secure control of the area around the Ta Kwai ruins during the conflict in December.

Listen to this articleCampaign signs from various political parties are seen along Phahon Yothin Road in Bangkok. He said the police have been ordered to step up crime suppression efforts between Jan 25 and Jan 31, a seven-day period considered critical in the run-up to polling day. All police units have been tasked with intensifying operations against all forms of crime, with particular focus on influential figures, hired gunmen and war weapons, he said. Election Commission readyIn a related development, Election Commission chairman Narong Klanwarin said election officials nationwide have been instructed to intensify monitoring in the final stretch of the campaign to prevent vote-buying and other electoral violations. Mr Narong said election inspectors, police and rapid-response units have been deployed to ensure a free and fair election.

No evidence of harm from fishing gear detected on juvenile female found in SatunListen to this articleConservation officials and local residents examine the carcass of a juvenile female Omura’s whale found at Khlong Puyu in Muang district of Satun province. (Photo: Department of Marine and Coastal Resources)A juvenile female Omura’s whale found stranded in Satun province likely became ill and separated from its mother before drowning, with no evidence of harm from fishing gear detected, conservation officials said on Wednesday. Officials from the Lower Andaman Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre, the Satun Marine Conservation Centre, the local fisheries office, mangrove conservation unit and local residents gathered at the scene to examine the animal. Officials concluded the whale died from drowning, with illness and separation from its mother contributing factors. The Marine Department said the findings would contribute to research and conservation efforts for Omura’s whales in Thai waters.

Authorities say nearly 200 contacts of patients traced and all tested negativeListen to this articleHealth workers check equipment at a screening point for passengers arriving from India to monitor for Nipah virus infections at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan. (Photo: Department of Disease Control)NEW DELHI - India is monitoring Nipah virus infections, with two reported from its eastern state of ‌West Bengal since December, ​the health ministry said, as some Southeast Asian nations including Thailand step up scrutiny of air travellers. “Speculative and incorrect figures regarding Nipah virus cases are being circulated,” the ‌Indian ministry warned in a statement that put the tally of infections at two. Thailand has assigned designated parking bays for aircraft arriving from areas with Nipah outbreaks, while passengers must make health declarations before clearing immigration. Malaysia’s health ministry said ‌it was beefing up preparedness via health screening at international ports of entry, especially for arrivals from ‌countries ​at risk.

BoT flags suspicious cash withdrawals, largest case hits B250mListen to this articleBank of Thailand's governor Vitai Ratanakorn (Bangkok Post file photo)The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has detected unusually large cash withdrawals amounting to more than 250 million baht, with some customers requesting only 500‑baht banknotes, prompting the agency to prepare reports for concerned agencies, including the Election Commission. Commercial banks had been instructed to step up scrutiny of irregular cash withdrawals. Over the past 10 to 14 days, banks reported several suspicious cases, including one involving 250 million baht and another totalling 200 million baht, split equally across two banks. However, when individuals with no clear business need request unusually large sums of cash, banks must document and question the purpose in detail. There is hardly any reason to use such large amounts of cash, except in cases of genuine necessity,” Mr Vitai said.

Listen to this articleNovak Djokovic consoles Lorenzo Musetti after the latter retired hurt while leading their Australian Open quarter-final on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)MELBOURNE - Novak Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great into a semi-final against either two-time reigning champion Jannik Sinner or Ben Shelton. Earlier on day 11 in Melbourne, Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina both won in straight sets and will meet for a place in the final. Sixth seed Pegula and Rybakina have shared three wins each in their six matches so far. “It’s awesome,” Pegula said of reaching her first Australian semi-final, having beaten defending champion Madison Keys in the previous round.

Listen to this articleThe influential index provider MSCI has warned of “investability risk” on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. (Photo: Reuters)JAKARTA - ​Indonesian stocks slumped 7% on Wednesday after the index provider MSCI flagged investability risk, citing a lack of transparency in ownership structure and free-float data, and raising the possibility of a downgrade to “frontier market” status. MSCI said it would reassess the accessibility for global investors of the Indonesian market should there be no meaningful improvement in transparency ‌by May. Reassessment could lead to a lower weighting for Indonesian stocks in MSCI’s influential emerging-market indices or even a downgrade to frontier-market status. Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), the Securities Depository and Settlement Institution (KSEI) and the financial regulator OJK were discussing the matter with MSCI, bourse officials told reporters.