Woravit Mektrakarn, 58, was wanted in connection with the death of one of his employees at the noodle business he owned in Ontario, California in 1996. Garcia was last seen on Nov 23, 1996, when he was believed to have met Mr Woravit to receive a final payment under an undisclosed financial agreement. In April 2024, he was apprehended under an alias and in disguise by Thai police in Bangkok at the request of the United States. Mr Woravit was extradited to the United States and escorted to San Bernardino by the US Marshals Service on Jan 16 this year. On Jan 22 Mr Woravit was arraigned on a charge of murder and pleaded not guilty.

(Photo: AFP)NEW DELHI - India and the European Union announced Tuesday the “mother of all deals”, a huge trade pact to create a market of two billion people, reached after two decades of negotiations. “A mother of all deals,” Modi said on Tuesday in the capital New Delhi, where he met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. ‘Highest level of access’Bilateral trade in goods reached 120 billion euros (69 billion) in trade in services. Von der Leyen said she expected exports to India to double, and that the EU would “gain the highest level of access ever granted to a trade partner in the traditionally protected Indian market”. The choice of strategic partnership, dialogue and openness,” von der Leyen wrote on social media.

Justice Minister Rutthaphon Naowarat announced the results of an operation targeting an illegal crypto mining network and state officials at multiple levels at a media briefing. DSI director-general Pol Maj Yutthana Pradam, PEA governor Mongkol Treekitjanon and representatives of other agencies were also present. The officers seized 3,642 crypto mining rigs and uncovered key evidence linking the operations to financiers and state officials. (continues below)Bundles of cash seized by investigators from the Department of Special Investigation during searches at the residences of high-ranking PEA officials. The PEA officials implicated in the scheme had been suspended from duty and a disciplinary committee had been set up to investigate the accused officials, the PEA governor said.

Foreign tourists visiting Thailand seen at 35.5 million in 2026Listen to this articleTourists pose for photos at Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan temple, or the Temple of Dawn, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan 17, 2026. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)‍Thailand's Ministry of Finance reported on ​Tuesday that it has kept its ‌forecast for foreign tourist arrivals this ‌year unchanged at 35.5 ⁠million. The number of foreign visitors to Thailand dropped by 7.2% to 32.97 ‌million ‍last year. In 2019, before ‌the coronavirus (Covid) ​pandemic, Thailand had a record of nearly 40 million ⁠foreign ​visitors. The ambitious forecast includes 9 million Chinese visitors, compared with only 4.4 million in 2025.

Jim Thompson continues to go "beyond silk' by joining forces with The Blue Jasmine, a restored historic train travelling from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station to four provinces, with stops at ancient sites. From a welcoming event and dinner to stepping onboard, The Blue Jasmine features Jim Thompson-designed interior décor, dining essentials, personal accessories and the brand’s first-ever onboard showroom. The Blue Jasmine is a 1960s heritage charter train, featuring 10 cars that accommodate up to 36 passengers. The experience commences with an exclusive dining event at Jim Thompson at the Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter. A special Blue Jasmine five-course menu presents contemporary Thai dishes with diverse flavours from across the country.

President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said on Monday they had a productive discussion on immigration enforcement, in a possible sign that Trump might consider de-escalating a surge of agents who have killed two U.S. citizens in the state.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens in separate enforcement actions in Minneapolis this month as part of President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration crackdown. Might there be legal repercussions, even though federal agents are generally immune from state prosecution for actions taken as part of their official duties? Jillian Kitchener has more.

The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok over the production of explicit imagery, Regina Doherty, a member of the European parliament representing Ireland, said in a statement on Monday.

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding appeared before a U.S. federal court in Santa Ana, California on Monday (January 26), pleading not guilty to charges of drug smuggling and ordering multiple drug-related murders.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels on Monday (January 26) dismissed calls by some leading European politicians for a separate European army, telling advocates of a force separate from the U.S.-led NATO alliance to "keep on dreaming."

Saynoy Kaenkomol crafts delightful fondant, a sweet treat that may lack nutritional value but offers a burst of joy. Over the past 40 years, Saynoy has perfected her craft, creating playful figures like monkeys while keeping prices affordable so that everyone can enjoy a taste of nostalgia.

Taiwan is monitoring what it called "abnormal" changes to China's military leadership after China's most senior general was put under investigation, and will use a range of methods to decipher Beijing's intentions, Defense Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday (January 26).

Listen to this articleMr Sivakorn said foreign markets hold substantial growth potential, prompting the company to expand its overseas reach. Siam Health Group Co Ltd, manufacturer of the Dentisté brand of dental hygiene products, aims to broaden its international reach, seeing promising opportunities in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Sivakorn Pithayanukul, chief strategy officer at Siam Health Group, said one of the company's strategies this year is to foster its presence in the Asean market, and particularly in Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines due to their strong potential. Mr Sivakorn emphasised that foreign markets hold substantial growth potential, prompting the company to expand its overseas reach. He said Thailand's overall dental care market was worth 18.5 billion baht in 2025, representing around 6% growth year-on-year.

Trenches found near Trat borderListen to this articleCambodian troops have dug new trenches at three locations near the border in Trat province, according to a source close to the navy. The source said on Monday that new trenches were found opposite Ban Tha Sen, Ban Nong Ri and Ban Chamrak. Extending more than one kilometre in total, the lines run parallel to Thai defensive positions at a distance of about 500 metres. However, Thai authorities did lodge a formal protest after detecting Cambodian drones conducting surveillance near Thai positions in sensitive terrain, the source noted. Viral clips purporting to show Cambodian troops confronting Thai soldiers should "not be seen as a precursor to a 'third round' of fighting," he added.

AIS clarifies illegal cross-border internet issueListen to this articleAdvanced Info Service (AIS) on Monday filed a clarification with the Stock Exchange of Thailand regarding the detection of unauthorised cross-border internet signal connections arising from a customer's misuse of AIS services, in breach of the applicable service terms and conditions and in contravention of relevant laws. AIS reaffirmed its strict adherence to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the relevant government authorities, including those of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). In addition, AIS has implemented proactive measures to prevent the misuse of its telecommunications network for unlawful activities. With respect to the incident, Advanced Wireless Network Co Ltd, a subsidiary of AIS, provided corporate internet services to the relevant customer. Separately, AIS terminated the service agreements and filed complaints to pursue legal action in accordance with the applicable legal process.