Board The Blue Jasmine
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.
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January 27, 2026 06:30 UTC
Trump and Minnesota's governor talk after fatal shooting
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.
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January 27, 2026 06:06 UTC
Can ICE agents be prosecuted for Minneapolis shootings?
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.
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January 27, 2026 05:27 UTC
EU opens investigation into X over Grok sexualised imagery, lawmaker says
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.
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January 27, 2026 05:27 UTC
Canadian ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to US drug charges
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.
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January 27, 2026 05:27 UTC
Rutte says Europe cannot defend itself without the US: 'Keep on dreaming'
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."
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January 27, 2026 05:27 UTC
Sweet creations: Enjoyable, affordable and nostalgic
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.
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January 27, 2026 03:42 UTC
Taiwan monitoring 'abnormal' China military leadership shake-up
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).
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January 27, 2026 03:41 UTC
Siam Health sees potential in Asean
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.
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January 27, 2026 03:17 UTC
Trenches found near Trat border
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.
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January 27, 2026 02:20 UTC
AIS clarifies illegal cross-border internet issue
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.
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January 27, 2026 02:01 UTC
Collection 2% short of target in Q1
Collection 2% short of target in Q1Listen to this articlePhoto: 123RFThe government's net revenue collection in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (October–December 2025) amounted to 633 billion baht, falling 2% short of the target, mainly due to an accelerated refund of corporate income tax to businesses. However, after deducting refunds totalling 134 billion baht from gross revenue, net government revenue stood at 633 billion baht, which was 13 billion baht, or 2% below the target. As for tax collection by the three main tax agencies in the first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, the Revenue Department collected 481 billion baht, exceeding the target by 0.6%; the Excise Department collected 139 billion baht, surpassing the target by 7.6%; while the Customs Department collected 28.6 billion baht, falling 8% short of the target. Meanwhile, remittances from state enterprises in the first quarter totalled 64 billion baht, exceeding the target by 8.5%. Other agencies contributing revenue to the state remitted a combined 53.4 billion baht, surpassing the target by 23.3%.
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January 27, 2026 01:51 UTC
Water crisis ignored
Water crisis ignoredListen to this articleThe United Nations report on "global water bankruptcy" is a final warning to countries worldwide, including Thailand. According to the study released on Jan 21, the world's "water savings accounts" are being depleted at an alarming rate. Make no mistake: the water crisis is more than an issue of public hygiene or natural disasters. Politicians who will enter Government House in the coming months have a moral obligation to tackle Thailand's water crisis before it is too late. Without clean, abundant and well-protected water resources, ambitions to build stronger industries, farms and tourism will remain nothing more than wishful thinking.
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January 27, 2026 01:50 UTC
China's rise 'poses risks, opportunities'
Listen to this articleThailand must rethink its economic resilience strategies to respond to China's accelerating outward expansion, which presents both significant opportunities and growing risks for the Thai economy, experts said at a regional forum on Monday. Speakers broadly agreed that in an era defined by disruption, speed and scale, cooperation offers a more sustainable path for China, Asean and Thailand than direct competition. China's next five-year plan, expected to be announced in March, will prioritise frontier sectors such as quantum technology, nuclear energy, biotechnology, embodied artificial intelligence and 6G telecommunications. He warned that China's low-cost production capacity is already putting pressure on Thai small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly in petrochemicals and cement. Given structural constraints such as an ageing population, high household debt and limited economic scale, regional cooperation is no longer optional, he said.
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January 27, 2026 01:50 UTC
Thailand's responses to Board of Peace
Thailand's responses to Board of PeaceListen to this articleUS President Donald Trump holds a signed resolution on Jan 22 as he attends a charter announcement for his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, in Davos, Switzerland. REUTERSUS President Donald Trump's invitation to Thailand to join the Board of Peace (BOP) has elicited three distinct responses. Joining the BOP, supporters argue, would signal Thailand's willingness to promote peace and stability beyond Southeast Asia. They stress that the Middle East is Thailand's largest overseas labour market and that Thailand's experience in tourism could help support Gaza's post-war recovery. They are also betting on the outcome of the US midterm elections in November, which they expect to curb Mr Trump's influence.
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January 27, 2026 01:50 UTC