Manchester City gifts delight loyal Thai grandmas
Signed jerseys delivered after players learn about senior fans on TikTokOrn (left) and Morn wear their signed jerseys while watching a Manchester City match. (Photo: Screen capture from Man City YouTube channel)Manchester City has delighted two senior fans in Thailand with gifts after learning about their avid and enduring support of the football club. We feel your support,” Reijnders said on a video posted on the Man City YouTube channel on Thursday. (Photo: Screen capture from Man City YouTube channel)Stone said he was touched by the pair’s dedication to the club and players. “Thank you Man City for giving us happiness and excitement,” Morn said.
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February 06, 2026 16:21 UTC
People’s Party vows sweeping reforms of military, police and courts
(Photo: Chanat Katanyu)Top figures in the People’s Party have called for sweeping reforms of the military, police and judicial system to restore fairness and accountability, in the final major rally before Sunday’s general election. Turning to military reform, Mr Wiroj said the government would no longer tolerate cases of soldiers being injured or killed by their own comrades. Independent judiciaryDiscussing the judiciary, Mr Wiroj said judges must be free from interference in the justice process. National security policy was not complicated, he said, explaining that true national security meant security for all citizens, equality before the law and an end to double standards. “Why is it only the People’s Party that stands with the junior ranks — our sons and daughters?
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February 06, 2026 16:06 UTC
80 groups endorse new constitution bid
A man hangs a banner that declares “Writing a new constitution” at Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Constitution Day on Dec 10, 2025. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)Civic groups from across Thailand are urging voters to support a move to write a new constitution to throw out the current edition written by coup makers. The bloc, comprising 80 non-governmental organisations, released a statement on Friday affirming their common stance in favour of voting “yes” in the charter referendum. The called on all voters to do the same when they go into the polling booths on Sunday. The charter was approved in a public referendum held in August 2016, with 61.4% in favour and 38.6% against, based on a turnout of 54.6%.
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February 06, 2026 16:06 UTC
Monochrome masterpiece
Committed to preserving rare handcrafts, Patek Philippe dedicates an annual collection that showcases the virtuosity of its artisans at the manufacture in the outskirts of Geneva. This is exemplified by the Gondolo Serata Zebra, released last October as a gem-set dress watch powered by a quartz calibre. Thanks to an ingenious technique, Patek Philippe literally dressed the sapphire crystal dial of the Gondolo Serata Zebra in the characteristic stripes. The Gondolo Serata and its predecessor, respectively launched in 2006 and 1993, are modern takes on the Art Deco style. The name references Gondolo & Labouriau, a Brazilian retailer who partnered with Patek Philippe from 1872 to the 1930s.
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February 06, 2026 16:04 UTC
Israel seeks to deepen cybersecurity cooperation
Israel seeks to deepen cybersecurity cooperationIsrael is seeking to further strengthen cybersecurity cooperation with Thailand this year, as bilateral collaboration and investment in the sector continue to grow. The Embassy of Israel and Israel's Economic and Trade Mission on Wednesday launched the Israel Exhibition Pavilion at Cybersec Asia, showcasing Israeli cybersecurity expertise and technologies. Israel presented 12 leading cybersecurity and AI companies at the event. In August last year, Israel and the NCSA jointly organised a three-day cybersecurity workshop attended by more than 150 participants from the public and private sectors. In December, the Israeli embassy also led a delegation of 30 Thai cybersecurity executives to Israel to study the country's cybersecurity industry.
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February 06, 2026 15:45 UTC
Six reasons why ‘Thais walk with literally zero urgency’
The answers reveal a complex mix of climate, culture and modern lifeSpeed is relative: Do Thais walk slowly, or do foreigners walk too fast? This perspective suggests that slow walking has less to do with mindfulness and more to do with modern distraction, a phenomenon hardly unique to Thailand. The paradox of speedInterestingly, many noted a striking contradiction: Thais walk slowly but drive like they have nine lives. As one commenter put it: "Drive fast, walk slow - Thailand™"One Thai commenter offered an explanation: "If we walk, it means we're in no rush. Several long-term residents suggested that rather than fighting Thai walking culture, foreigners might benefit from embracing it.
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February 06, 2026 15:37 UTC
ONE Championship introduces broadcast changes for Friday Fights, including paid streaming model
The updated model introduces a tiered viewing approach for the 14-bout ONE Friday Fights 141 card, with early fights distributed through ONE’s own streaming service in select markets before the broadcast transitions to its usual global channels later in the evening. Under the new structure, bouts one to three of each weekly Lumpinee card, scheduled between 6.30pm and 7.30pm ICT, will be available in Thailand via live.onefc.com and in Japan via U-NEXT. From bout six onward, the event will follow ONE’s established global distribution model across broadcasters and digital platforms. Unlike those premium, one-off broadcasts, the Friday Fights rollout represents a lower-cost, recurring subscription model. ONE Friday Fights has grown into a key platform for emerging fighters at Lumpinee Stadium, regularly serving as a pathway to full-time ONE Championship contracts while maintaining strong domestic and international interest.
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February 06, 2026 15:25 UTC
Undercover probe finds Australian pubs short-pouring beer
SYDNEY - Australian undercover inspectors have found pubs fail to pour enough beer and other alcohol into customers' glasses for nearly a third of the drinks they serve. Beer consumption in Australia has declined in the past five decades, but for many the drink remains an important part of the culture. Official figures show drinkers in Australia downed an estimated 82 litres of beer per person in the 2019-20 financial year. Hoteliers said they were working hard to ensure every pour of beer passed the pub test. "We are working with our membership to ensure we fix any shortcomings to ensure all patrons receive exactly what they have paid for."
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February 06, 2026 15:25 UTC
Voters advised to avoid shirts with numbers on polling day
Numbered shirts may imply vote‑canvassing, but colour should not be an issue, says officialA boy wears a Thailand National team jersey with the number 10 on it. An election official has warned against wearing shirts with numbers on voting day. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)Voters should avoid wearing shirts or t-shirts bearing a number on Sunday as it could be misinterpreted as influencing other electors to support a candidate, an election official has warned. “Eligible voters please avoid wearing shirts or t-shirts with a number on it, such as football or other sports jerseys. Asked about shirt colour, the official said: “The colour should not be a problem."
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February 06, 2026 15:24 UTC
Muyuan eyes Asia pig farms after $1.4 billion listing
Muyuan plans three- to five-year push into Southeast Asia, partnering with regional pig farmers. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)HONG KONG — Muyuan Foods Co plans to partner with Asian pig farmers and enhance its global feed-grain supply network after raising HK$10.7 billion (US$1.4 billion) in Hong Kong’s biggest listing of the year so far. “We hope to improve our globalised supply chain through this Hong Kong listing,” the 31-year-old CFO said. Muyuan’s shares rose as much as 3.3% on their Hong Kong trading debut Friday, after pricing the deal at HK$39 per share, the top end of its range. A drone image shows Muyuan Foods multi-storey pig farm in Neixiang county, Henan province, China, on Nov 6, 2020.
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February 06, 2026 15:23 UTC
Southern insurgents ‘stockpiling bombs’ ahead of Feb 8 poll
Additional pipe bombs were believed to have been smuggled by fishing boats and brought ashore in Muang district of Narathiwat. The attacks could mirror the coordinated bombings and arson incidents at 11 PTT petrol stations in three border provinces on Jan 11, which coincided with tambon (subdistrict) elections. The onset of Ramadan, which will begin on the evening of Feb 17, typically brings an uptick in attacks as well, according to the senator. Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered the Isoc Region 4 Forward Command to overhaul its intelligence operations following the PTT petrol station bombings on Jan 11. Additional patrols and screening have been stepped up around fuel stations, transport hubs and government facilities ahead of Sunday’s vote.
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February 06, 2026 15:20 UTC
Ageless Lindsey Vonn passes first test at Winter Olympics
Lindsey Vonn takes part in the second official training run for the women’s downhill event ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d’Ampezzo on Feb 6, 2026. (Photo: AFP)CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy - Lindsey Vonn passed a key test of her damaged knee on Friday after she completed her first downhill training run for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Skiing with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, Vonn clocked a time of 1min 40.33sec in the American’s first official run in Cortina d’Ampezzo, which was delayed for well over an hour due to fog hanging over the Olimpia delle Tofane piste. Skiers need to complete one training run in order to compete in the final, with one more session scheduled for Saturday morning. Vonn has finished on the podium in every World Cup downhill race this season, including two victories in St Moritz and Zauchensee, and has claimed two more top-three finishes in the super-G.
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February 06, 2026 15:15 UTC
Iran, US hold talks in Oman after deadly protest crackdown
Iran, US hold talks in Oman after deadly protest crackdownOman is mediating the talks. (Photo: AFP)MUSCAT - Iran and the United States began talks on Friday in Oman, with Washington refusing to rule out military action against the Islamic republic over its deadly crackdown on mass protests. The talks are the first between the two foes since the United States joined Israel's war with Iran in June with strikes on nuclear sites. 'Inflexibility'German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking in the Qatari capital Doha, urged Iran's leadership to "truly enter talks", saying there was a "great fear of military escalation in the region". With the American threats of military action still looming, the United States has manoeuvered a naval group led by aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln into the region.
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February 06, 2026 15:11 UTC
In Finland's forests, soldiers re-learn how to lay anti-personnel mines
In Finland's forests, soldiers re-learn how to lay anti-personnel minesFinnish soldiers are exploring the most effective way to use mines. (Photo: AFP)KAJAANI - Finland is barely out of the treaty banning them but the country's armed forces are already training soldiers to lay anti-personnel mines, citing a threat from neighbouring Russia. Like the nearby Baltic states and Poland, it also decided to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, stockpiling, or production of anti-personnel mines. From a military perspective, antipersonnel mines are a necessary evil, according to Ratto. One million minesFor now, the Finnish army has no caches of antipersonnel mines.
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February 06, 2026 15:11 UTC
Bitcoin plunges to near $60,000 before paring losses in Asia
Bitcoin slipping below $60,000 could push it into the mid-$50,000sA novelty Bitcoin token arranged in Hong Kong, China, on Dec 5, 2024. (File photo: Bloomberg)SINGAPORE — Bitcoin sank in early Asia trading on Friday, extending a selloff that had already erased all the gains booked by the token since United States President Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory. It later pared those losses and was up by more than 2% to over $64,400 by 9.12am in Singapore. The selling has picked up steam this week in line with the unwinding of leveraged bets and broader market turbulence. Traders are now focused on whether Bitcoin can hold $60,000, Lucas said.
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February 06, 2026 15:05 UTC