Warrant out for Titan CEO
Warrant out for Titan CEOListen to this articleTantai: Used Line to set up dealsThe Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Tantai Narongkul, chief executive officer of Titan Capital Group Holdings Co Ltd, in connection with alleged copyright infringement and money laundering linked to a pirate movie website. The warrant, approved on Jan 22, followed a petition by investigators from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). Mr Tantai is accused of conspiring with others to launder money derived from intellectual property violations, a crime carrying a 15-year statute of limitations. Authorities allege that Mr Tantai, together with Nuwat Yongyut and six associates, operated the website moviebfree.com, which distributed pirated foreign films. Investigations revealed that the group also allegedly ran online gambling platforms and placed advertisements on the site, later developing video ads that played before pirated movie files.
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January 27, 2026 01:21 UTC
PM 'failed to act' on State Railway of Thailand land ruling
PM 'failed to act' on State Railway of Thailand land rulingListen to this articleA Thai Progress Party (TPP) adviser has filed a petition with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) calling for legal action against Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul over the long-running Khao Kradong railway land dispute in Buri Ram. Kusumalwatee Sirikomut, chair of the TPP advisory board, on Monday submitted the petition to DSI director-general Pol Maj Yutthana Phraedam. The court determined that the land belongs to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and cannot be privately owned. She expressed concern that the Special Case Committee, which decides whether matters are accepted as special cases, is chaired by the prime minister and includes the justice minister. Ms Kusumalwatee added she would wait for a new prime minister with integrity before pushing for the case to be formally designated a special case.
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January 27, 2026 01:05 UTC
Stop the blame
Besides losing money, victims faced long-term consequences including stress (69%) and mental health issues (45%). Some victims are scammed by fake money coaches or influencers to invest in businesses with potential high profits. As fake victims, they claim that they had already received their money and are willing to help other victims. At the end, they all ask for a processing fee," Asst Prof Jessada explained. People must give victims a chance so they will be able to recover psychologically and reintegrate into society," Asst Prof Jessada concluded.
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January 27, 2026 00:50 UTC
LTMS-PIP 2.0 boosts Asean power connectivity
LTMS-PIP 2.0 boosts Asean power connectivityListen to this articleTransmission line infrastructure plays a crucial role in linking Thailand, Laos, Malaysia and Singapore under the regional power integration project. The deal marks the launch of the second phase of the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP), a pioneering multilateral electricity trading initiative. Dubbed "LTMS-PIP 2.0", the project reflects Asean's growing momentum towards building a regional power grid. Officials say the expanded cooperation will bolster long-term energy security, improve grid resilience and support Asean's transition to low-carbon power. The first phase of LTMS-PIP successfully demonstrated the feasibility of regional power sharing by importing up to 100 megawatts of renewable energy from Laos to Singapore, laying the foundation for a larger Asean power grid.
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January 27, 2026 00:06 UTC
Balloon fiesta celebrates 10th anniversary
Balloon fiesta celebrates 10th anniversaryListen to this articleColourful balloons take part in a recent edition of the Singha Park International Balloon Fiesta in Chiang Rai. The Singha Park International Balloon Fiesta 2026 is set to return from Feb 11–15 at Singha Park Chiang Rai, marking the festival's 10th anniversary with its most ambitious programme to date and reflecting the appeal of man-made attractions. "These activities not only enhance the visitor experience but also help stimulate the local economy and generate sustainable income for communities in Chiang Rai," he said. Skilled hot-air balloon pilots from around the world will compete for a cash prize of over 100,000 baht. A signature attraction returning this year is "Balloon Magic Night Glow", a night-time show combining illuminated balloons, music and visual effects.
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January 27, 2026 00:06 UTC
Jorakay sees steady growth despite housing slowdown
Jorakay sees steady growth despite housing slowdownListen to this articleJirat: More spending on renovationJorakay Corporation, a manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouting products and construction chemicals, expects to achieve 10% growth this year despite a property market slowdown, supported by continued strength in second-hand housing. "The second-hand housing market comes with increased spending on renovation, whether it is retiling floors or refurbishing bathrooms," he said. "This continues to support demand for our products even as the new housing market contracts." Although transfers in both segments declined year-on-year, new units recorded a steeper drop of 14.9%, while second-hand units fell by a more modest 6.1%. Last year, Jorakay held a market share of more than 55% in Thailand's tile adhesive and grouting materials segment, underscoring its leadership in the construction chemicals market.
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January 27, 2026 00:06 UTC
Applications to BoI hit B1.87tn last year
The digital industry led the investment landscape with 746 billion baht across 151 projects, he said. In the automotive and parts sector, applications reached 84 billion baht across 288 projects. Beyond these core industries, other significant projects included renewable energy, with substantial investments in wind and solar power. Singapore was the top investor, accounting for 547 billion baht from 457 projects, followed by Hong Kong (245 billion baht), China (172 billion baht), Japan (119 billion baht) and the UK (100 billion baht). They are expected to drive the utilisation of over 1 trillion-baht's worth of domestic raw materials and generate over 2 trillion baht in export revenue.
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January 26, 2026 23:52 UTC
Baht set to keep rising in Q1 alongside surge in bullion
Baht set to keep rising in Q1 alongside surge in bullionListen to this articleStandard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the baht to continue to appreciate against the US dollar in the first quarter of this year, in line with rising global gold prices. However, the Thai currency is projected to return to its fundamental level in the second half of the year, the bank noted. According to Mr Tim, the sharp rise in gold prices has continued to exert upward pressure on the baht, which strengthened to around 31.08 baht to the dollar on Monday. He forecast that the baht would begin to depreciate against the dollar from the second quarter through to the second half of the year, moving to around 33 baht per dollar by mid-year. By the end of 2026, the baht is expected to weaken further to about 33.50 per dollar, in line with Thailand's economic fundamentals.
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January 26, 2026 23:52 UTC
Thais kick off futsal bid in Jakarta on Tuesday
Thais kick off futsal bid in Jakarta on TuesdayListen to this articleThailand futsal team players take part in a training session in Jakarta on Monday. Thailand futsal team begin their AFC Futsal Asian Cup campaign on Tuesday with a testing encounter against Lebanon in Jakarta. The opening Group B fixture will be staged at the Jakarta International Velodrome, with kick-off scheduled for 1pm local time. Thailand were represented by their head coach, Rakpol Sainetngarm, who has overseen preparations since assuming charge of the national side earlier this month. "To be here is like coming back to my second home, having worked in Indonesia for four years," he added.
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January 26, 2026 23:20 UTC
Thailand positions itself for the carbon economy
In Thailand, early groundwork was laid in 2021 with the establishment of the Thailand Carbon Markets Club (TCMC) under the leadership of Bangchak Group chief executive Chaiwat Kovavisarach, as part of efforts to prepare for emerging carbon-related trade measures such as the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. "These developments signal a regional shift toward more structured and credible carbon markets," Mrs Gloyta said. GAINING MOMENTUMThe development of the carbon market in Thailand is making good progress, driven by TCMC. HACI focuses on enhancing regulatory coherence, improving institutional capacity, and ensuring the credibility of carbon market mechanisms. As Asean's carbon markets continue to evolve, the region is moving from fragmented national approaches toward greater coordination and interoperability.
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January 26, 2026 23:05 UTC
Gold price tops $5,100 amid global chaos
Gold price tops $5,100 amid global chaosListen to this articleGold surged to a record high above $5,100 an ounce yesterday, extending a historic rally as investors piled into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, particularly around the fates of Greenland and Iran. Locally, the price jumped by 1,700 baht per baht weight in morning trade, pushing gold bars to trade at 74,800 baht per baht weight. The global gold price has jumped by 17.9% so far this year, while the domestic price has soared by 15% amid the baht's volatility, she said. "The gold price seems to be highly corelated with the baht lately, with 10 satang of baht appreciation pushing the domestic gold price to rise 200 baht per baht weight," Ms Siriluck pointed out. K-Research expects the baht to trade at 30.85-31.10 baht to the dollar in the near term, factoring in the yen's appreciation, global gold prices, and uncertainties surrounding US import taxes, she added.
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January 26, 2026 23:01 UTC
Delay urged for online gold trade tax
Delay urged for online gold trade taxReports suggest daily transaction values of online gold trading have reached as much as 250 billion baht, surpassing the stock market's daily trading value. The Election Commission (EC) and the Council of State have indicated that a decision on imposing a specific business tax on gold trading via online platforms must await the formation of a new government. The proposal to impose taxes on gold trading transactions via online platforms is one of the measures prepared by the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand to curb speculative gold trading through online platforms. The Revenue Department has also been instructed to assess the appropriateness of imposing a specific business tax on gold trading conducted via online platforms, excluding transactions involving the physical delivery of gold. According to the source, measures requiring the reporting of gold trading transaction data and limiting transaction values for online gold trading are already in progress, with the finance minister having already signed a Finance Ministry notification authorising the Bank of Thailand to regulate gold trading through online platforms.
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January 26, 2026 23:01 UTC
Kingdom seal 7th overall title
Kingdom seal 7th overall titleListen to this articleThailand players celebrate after winning the football CP gold medal. They won the overall title four times. They won the overall title in the inaugural edition held on their home soil in 2001. Therefore, many events we expected to compete in were not included, which led to a reduction in our gold medal target. "For example, in a single day, more than 40 records were broken by Thai athletes in both athletics and swimming.
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January 26, 2026 22:50 UTC
Department to roll out new standard for sugar in drinks
Department to roll out new standard for sugar in drinksListen to this articleThe Department of Health (DoH) is set to introduce a new national standard for made-to-order drinks, as part of a broader effort to curb the nation's sugar intake and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Dubbed "Normal Sweetness = 50% Sweetness", the guideline seeks to cut the amount of sugar in a "normal" drink order to about 50% of the current standard, according to DoH director-general Amporn Benjapolpitak. Dr Amporn said the guideline is ready for implementation, with the department aiming to officially launch the initiative on Feb 11. The decision followed a Jan 15 meeting that was held to finalise the implementation mechanisms to ensure the new standard is consistently adopted across the country. Dr Saipin urged consumers to keep an open mind and try less sweet beverages, while calling on businesses nationwide to adopt the new standard.
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January 26, 2026 22:50 UTC
Cobra Gold expands into space and cyber domains
Cobra Gold expands into space and cyber domainsListen to this articleThailand and the United States have begun preparations for Cobra Gold 2026, a joint military exercise that will expand training to include space operations and enhanced cybersecurity amid rising regional and transnational security threats. Gen Ukris Boontanondha, Thailand's chief of defence forces, said on Monday that Cobra Gold 2026 would mark a major step forward by integrating proactive space operations into the exercise. Rapid technological advances have also elevated space into a new domain of modern warfare, he said. He expressed confidence that the trust and capabilities built through Cobra Gold would help participating countries overcome future crises, reaffirming Thailand's commitment to peace while remaining ready to defend its sovereignty and regional stability. He described Cobra Gold as a clear symbol of the enduring alliance between the two nations, noting that it is the longest-running and largest multinational military exercise in the Asia-Pacific region, now in its 45th year.
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January 26, 2026 22:50 UTC