PP optimistic on forming govtListen to this articlePeople’s Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, addresses supporters at the launch of the party’s ‘People’s Government’ vision, at Samyan Mitrtown Hall in Bangkok on Sunday. Mr Wiroj said the recent unveiling of the party's executive team marked a clear shift away from personality-driven politics toward a mission-oriented approach. While some observers viewed the move as the presentation of a shadow cabinet, he stressed that the PP was not assigning individuals to specific ministerial posts. Addressing concerns that voting for the PP might not result in it forming a government, Mr Wiroj said the political landscape has changed. Meanwhile, PP party-list candidate Pakamon Nunanan said during campaigning in Krabi on Sunday that it was "time to change Krabi", while Thanawat Phukaoluan, the party's Krabi Constituency 1 candidate, said voters were ready to challenge long-entrenched political dynasties.

Listen to this articlePheu Thai prime ministerial and MP candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat meets game developers, publishers and platform operator members of the Thai Game Software Industry Association at party headquarters. Pheu Thai PartyPheu Thai Party prime ministerial and MP candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat on Monday met the Thai Game Software Industry Association (TGA) to discuss strategies to strengthen Thailand's gaming industry and help Thai entrepreneurs compete globally. Mr Yodchanan held talks at Pheu Thai headquarters with TGA executives and representatives from across the gaming sector, including developers, publishers and platform operators. Industry leaders argued that legal reform is essential to unlocking the global competitiveness of Thai gaming entrepreneurs. Participants also discussed forming a strategic partnership to integrate the gaming industry into Pheu Thai's core policy platform, in line with the party's broader soft-power agenda.

Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of Tidlor Holdings Public Company Limited (TIDLOR), has united its lending and insurance brokerage businesses under the brands Ngern Tidlor, Shield Insurance Broker, Areegator, heygoody.com and announced a major achievement for 2025 by winning a total of 29 awards from leading national and Asian platforms. This success reinforces the Company’s strength as a leader in vehicle title loan and insurance brokerage, committed to creating fair financial opportunities while continuously enhancing the quality of life for customers and Thai society. They also highlight a robust corporate culture that empowers employees to grow and consistently deliver shared outcomes. The Company continues to raise service standards and conduct business responsibly for all stakeholders. Shareholders and investors can also find more information at www.tidlorinvestor.com

(Photo: Reuters)KATHMANDU — Thousands rallied in Nepal's capital on Sunday, demanding the restoration of the deposed monarchy ahead of the elections scheduled for March. The protest took place near the statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, where royalist supporters of ousted King Gyanendra gathered to call for the monarchy's return. (Photo: Reuters)With the monarchy abolished in 2008, King Gyanendra became the last Shah king of Nepal as the nation transitioned to a republic after he was forced to step down. Bring back the king,” protesters circled the statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the first monarch of unified Nepal. The rally coincided with King Prithvi Narayan Shah's birthday, an event that has previously attracted violence.

PM orders intel review after attacksListen to this articleOne of the bombed PTT petrol stations in the deep South. Photo suppliedPrime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said intelligence operations need to be comprehensively overhauled following the weekend bombings and arson attacks in the southern border provinces. Mr Anutin was addressing incidents where PTT petrol stations were bombed and set ablaze at 11 locations across Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani provinces. He had further talks with Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit and NSC secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad on Monday, directing authorities to swiftly bring those responsible to justice. He noted the attacks occurred during a transitional period with security forces redeployed to protect National Children’s Day events, before the bombing occurred.

Hong Kong court hears sentencing arguments for Jimmy LaiListen to this articlePolice outside a court in Hong Kong for sentencing arguments of convicted pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai. (Photo: AFP)HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court began hearing sentencing arguments on Monday for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was convicted of national security crimes that could land him in prison for life. The court has yet to announce a date for Lai's sentencing. The Hong Kong government has repeatedly denied those claims, insisting that Lai received "adequate and comprehensive" care while in custody. Hong Kong had arrested 385 people for various national security crimes and convicted 175 of them as of Jan 1, according to official figures.

Launch of Thai-made satellite goes awryListen to this articleTHEOS‑2A satellite launches on Monday but would fail to reach orbit as anomalies disrupted the rocket’s rotation, diverting its flight path. GISTDAThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed an anomaly during the launch sequence of a rocket carrying Thailand’s high-resolution Earth observation satellite THEOS-2A, resulted in the spacecraft not reaching its intended orbit. The first Thai-built Earth observation satellite — THEOS-2A — was scheduled to lift off at 11.48am Thailand time on Monday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Gistda, citing a statement from ISRO president V Narayanan, said the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) had four stages — two using solid fuel and two using liquid fuel. According to the engineering team, the worst-case scenario is that the satellite failed to reach orbit and fell back to Earth.

Listen to this articleFlash Group, Thailand’s unicorn startup, recently announced the closure of its express delivery operations in Malaysia as of Jan 31 after more than three years of service. The guidelines aim to give online sellers greater freedom in choosing their logistics providers. Best Express focuses on large deliveries, while KEX Express (Thailand), formerly known as Kerry Express, has faced accumulated losses the past few years. Flash Express Thailand achieved a profit in 2024 after losses for a few years. “The closure of Flash Express’s operations in Malaysia signals a similar environment in Thailand, highlighting the urgent need for regulatory intervention to ensure healthy competition,” he said.

Court accepts defamation case against RangsimanListen to this articleRangsiman Rome. The Criminal Court has accepted a criminal defamation case against People’s Party party-list MP Rangsiman Rome, ruling that his remarks accusing a foreign businessman of involvement in a scam and call-centre network were defamatory and not supported by evidence. The court determined that the statements constituted defamation by publication to third parties and were likely to cause the plaintiff to be discredited or hated. While the remarks were made during a policy debate, the court found that the allegations were unrelated to government policy and lacked clear evidence at the time. The court concluded that the case had sufficient grounds under Section 328 of the Criminal Code and ordered the indictment to proceed.

Trump said Sunday that Iran's leadership under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in power since 1989 and now 86, had called him seeking "to negotiate" after he repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters. "The Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking war but is fully prepared for war," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a conference of foreign ambassadors in Tehran broadcast by state television. Meanwhile, the foreign minister of Oman, which has on occasion acted as a mediator, met Araghchi in Tehran on Saturday. "The leaders of Iran called" yesterday, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that "a meeting is being set up... The Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) said it confirmed the killing of at least 192 protesters but that the actual toll could be much higher.

Listen to this articleElection campaign posters lining Charansanit Wong Road in Bangkok ahead of the Feb 8 general election. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)Thailand's progressive opposition People's Party and its ​leader are most favoured among voters for next month's general election, two surveys showed, underlining the stiff challenge facing caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's bid to stay in power. The Feb 8 election could usher in a new round of turmoil in Thailand and will be a showdown between ‌the anti-establishment People's Party, Mr Anutin's conservative Bhumjaithai and the former ruling party Pheu Thai, with bitter histories of betrayal that could complicate efforts to form a government. The People's Party was backed by 34.2% ‌of respondents in a Jan 6-9 poll by Suan Dusit released on Sunday, with Bhumjaithai second on 16.2% and the once-dominant Pheu Thai on 16.0%. Nida's Jan 5-8 survey of 2,500 people ​showed the People's Party as the most popular with about 30.5% of support, followed by Bhumjaithai at 22.3%.

Video highlights gap between textbook Thai and real-life handwritingListen to this articleScreenshot from IG: @ThaibychomA video posted by the social media account @ThaibyChom, which teaches Thai to foreigners, has gone viral, sparking heated discussion and highlighting the striking contrast between textbook Thai script and how the language is commonly written by native speakers. The content compares the neatly structured Thai characters taught in school textbooks with the informal, often untidy handwriting of most Thais in the real world. Most viewers, Thai and foreign, agreed the portrayal was highly accurate, noting that Thai handwriting can be far more difficult to decipher than its textbook counterpart. The discussion took a new turn when one social media user shared samples of handwritten notes from Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and a prominent contender for prime minister at the Feb 8 polls. His handwriting, dating back to his early years, prompted widespread amusement, with many commenting that it resembled the notoriously hard-to-read script often associated with doctors.

Arrest warrant for Chinese man after compatriot robbed in PattayaListen to this articleThe Chinese suspect is seen in this still from security camera footage while waiting for the Chinese property broker to pick him up in Pattaya on Sunday night. (Photo supplied)CHON BURI - The Pattaya Provincial Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Chinese man suspected of tying up and robbing a Chinese property broker in her Mercedes-Benz at a housing estate on Sunday night. The court approved the police request for a warrant to apprehend Gong Gaopeng, 30, for illegally detaining and robbing the woman, Yang Wang, 35, a police source said. He asked the woman to take him to the housing estate to see the house on Sunday. Ms Yang had wounds to her body and remained too traumatized to be alone, she said.

Founded by molecular gastronomist-turned-mixologist Seven Yi, Le Room at Mad House in Taipei, Taiwan, blurs the boundaries between gastronomy, mixology and performance. Describe the new concept of Le Room. From Mad by Le Kief to Room by Le Kief, our journey has always been about exploring the fine line between food and drink. The current theme of Le Room is 'Island'. And with the new Le Room, we’re breaking the definition of a bar once again.

Fourth Army Region commander Lt Gen Narathip Phoyanok said soldiers had been ordered to monitor all illegal border crossings along the river. The southern army chief stopped short of saying all illegal jetties and unregistered boats would be shut down. Lt Gen Narathip said the army would discuss appropriate measures to regulate the piers with Interior Ministry officials and residents along the river. Thai authorities have identified about 200 illegal jetties and 900 unregistered boats operating on the Golok river. Some young Malaysians also illegally cross the river for the entertainment and illegal drugs in adjoining Sungai Kolok district township.