Phuket looks to resort model to tackle waste
Listen to this articlePhuket officials and business representatives visit Katathani Phuket Beach Resort to observe its waste and water management systems. (Photo: Achadthaya Chuenniran)Authorities in Phuket plan to adopt a wastewater and waste management model used by a local resort to address the island’s worsening environmental problems, including more than 1.2 million tonnes of accumulated waste. Provincial officials and business representatives recently went on a study visit to Katathani Phuket Beach Resort to observe its waste and water management systems. The resort is considered the local benchmark for systematic waste management, particularly in reducing waste at the source and promoting long-term sustainability. It operates a zero food waste system through on-site waste separation and treatment, which reduces the amount of waste sent for external disposal.
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January 17, 2026 14:05 UTC
Yodchanan talks up Pheu Thai clean sweep in Chon Buri
(Photo: Pheu Thai candidate Sorakit Phonlook-in Facebook)CHON BURI - Prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat brought the Pheu Thai campaign to Chon Buri on Saturday, calling on voters to deliver a clean sweep of all 10 constituencies in the eastern province and send both the party and himself into government. Mr Yodchanan, widely known as “Ajarn Chen”, said Pheu Thai and its 10 Chon Buri candidates were ready to move forward together with the people. In the 2023 election, Move Forward (now the People’s Party) won 7 seats in Chon Buri, with Pheu Thai, United Thai Nation and Palang Pracharath winning one each. He also outlined policy priorities, including promoting Chon Buri not only as a beautiful province but as a national learning model. The other two Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidates are longtime Thaksin loyalist and minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, and party leader Julapun Amornvivat.
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January 17, 2026 13:51 UTC
Fire hits golf cart repair garage in Nakhon Pathom
Fire hits golf cart repair garage in Nakhon PathomListen to this articleA firefighter tries to contain a blaze that erupted following an explosion involving a cordless drill battery at a garage in Kamphaeng Saen district of Nakhon Pathom on Saturday morning. (Photo: rescuer Nonthawat Wisutthipat)A fire broke out following an explosion involving a small battery at an electric golf cart repair garage in Kamphaeng Saen district of Nakhon Pathom on Saturday morning. Fire trucks and firefighters from Sa Phatthana and Sa Simum subdistricts and Kamphaeng Saen municipality were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze. Phichawee Sirisantidamrong, the manager of the garage, said a cordless drill battery had been left charging overnight. Shortly before the fire broke out, a loud sound resembling a battery explosion was heard.
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January 17, 2026 13:50 UTC
Ukraine team arrives in US for talks with Trump advisers
Kyiv is seeking clarity on post-war security guarantees from its allies. Ukraine’s ambassador to the US said a day earlier that the talks would focus on security guarantees and post-war reconstruction. Sticking points remain between Kyiv and Washington, with Kyiv seeking clarity on the post-war security guarantees, which it sees as vital to deter Russia from invading again. Thousands without powerTerritory and security guarantees have been at the forefront of remaining questions on a plan to end the war. “Due to constant massive attacks by the Russian Federation, a state of emergency has been declared in the Ukrainian energy sector,” the ministry said.
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January 17, 2026 13:37 UTC
Thailand calls for stricter control over pollution sources
Bangkok (VNA) - The Thai Government is urging stricter controls on pollution sources, a ban on open burning, and expanded work-from-home measures, given that PM2.5 fine dust pollution has surged since January 14. Deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana said the Pollution Control Department (PCD)'s Air Pollution Situation Communication Centre has issued an alert on increases of PM2.5 concentrations, particularly in Bangkok, its surrounding provinces, the upper Central Plains and the Northeast. Lalida attributed the rise to stagnant air and low ventilation rates, causing pollutants to accumulate and disperse poorly. She said that the Government has instructed the PCD to work closely with provincial authorities to strengthen communication and coordination in tightening controls on pollution sources. The Government has also sent a letter to the ASEAN Secretary-General seeking cooperation from neighbouring countries to address transboundary haze, she added./.
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January 17, 2026 13:32 UTC
US judge orders curbs on immigration agents’ tactics
(Photo: Reuters)MINNEAPOLIS - A federal judge in Minnesota on Friday ordered that US immigration agents deployed en masse to Minneapolis be restricted in some of the tactics they have used against peaceful demonstrators and observers, including arrests and tear-gassing. The court case was brought on behalf of six protesters and observers who claimed their constitutional rights had been infringed by the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Federal agents also are banned from using pepper spray, tear gas or other crowd-control munitions against peaceful demonstrators or bystanders observing and recording the immigration enforcement operations, the judge ruled. Menendez wrote that the government, in defending the street tactics of its immigration officers, had failed to “explain why it is necessary for them to arrest and use force against peaceful observers”. Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have repeatedly demanded that the Trump administration withdraw the immigration agents, asserting that the operation is being conducted in a reckless manner endangering the public.
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January 17, 2026 13:20 UTC
Klatham candidate faces inquiry
Listen to this articleChonnaphat Naksua, who represents the Klatham Party in Songkhla's Constituency 4, is allegedly related to an illegal gambling website known as "AK47MAX". The source said the allegation against Mr Chonnaphat, who represents the Klatham Party in Songkhla's Constituency 4, is related to an illegal gambling website known as "AK47MAX". The probe is being handled by the DSI's Technology and Information Crime Division, which is already probing the gambling website, said the source. Capt Thamanat Prompow, chief adviser to the Klatham Party, on Friday welcomed investigations into alleged grey businesses and illegal online gambling, saying they should proceed regardless of political affiliation. He also dismissed talk that the case was politically motivated, saying Mr Chonnaphat should be allowed to prove his innocence.
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January 17, 2026 12:51 UTC
Silkmen target Bees' scalp next
Silkmen target Bees' scalp nextListen to this articleMacclesfield's magnificent win over holders Crystal Palace served as a timely reminder that the FA Cup is still capable of creating magical moments in English football history. It was a thoroughly deserved victory too for the Silkmen and they were even applauded off the pitch by the Palace fans. For their efforts the Silkmen have been rewarded with a fourth round home fixture against another Premier League side from London, Brentford. They were just happy to enjoy the FA Cup experience, visiting one of the best teams in the world. There were several other large attendances by away fans suggesting the FA Cup still holds an appeal.
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January 17, 2026 12:31 UTC
Why parks and recreation are needed more than ever before
I've noticed that foot traffic to Bangkok's sprawling parks, from Suan Lum to Benjakitti, has increased significantly recently. One of Lumpini Park's stubborn charms is its rustic surroundings, the ultimate gathering place for OG runners' clubs, where locals meet and gather around fresh juice stalls that have been around for decades. Progress comes in stages and I feel like the parks' evolution is a real representation of how things happen in Bangkok. Regardless of why corporations invest in small playgrounds in the corner of a public park, they're valuable because Bangkok needs more of them. These outdoor spaces are investing in future citizens and dog-friendly areas of public parks are catering to emerging urban lifestyles and new kinds of economies.
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January 17, 2026 11:47 UTC
Thai dividend payouts hit record high in 2025
Thai dividend payouts hit record high in 2025Listen to this articleListed Thai companies paid a record 651 billion baht in dividends last year, even as the domestic equity market declined for a third consecutive year, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). By sector, the top three industries for dividend payouts were energy and utilities, banking, and information and communication technology. Dividend payments were concentrated from March to May, when listed firms made 533 dividend payments, representing 63.6% of all dividend distributions in 2025. Monthol Junchaya, chief investment officer at One Asset Management (ONEAM), said Thai dividend stocks remain an attractive investment. ONEAM expects dividend stocks to continue to be appealing in 2026, with returns likely on par with last year, he said.
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January 17, 2026 06:32 UTC
Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift
Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a liftListen to this articleRECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported strong earnings. Risk appetite also improved after US President Donald Trump pulled back from threatened military action against Iran over a violent crackdown on protests. Foreign investors were net buyers of 4.22 billion baht, followed by retail investors at 3.09 billion. The US budget deficit shrank to $1.67 trillion in 2025, the smallest in three years, thanks mainly to a record surge in customs revenue from tariffs. TSMC is earmarking $56 billion in capital spending for 2026, signalling its confidence in the global AI boom.
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January 17, 2026 06:16 UTC
Rama II Road subsides, pickup truck stuck
Rupture of water pipe during excavation work blamed for incident in Samut SakhonListen to this articleThe front right wheel of a pickup truck is stuck in a sinkhole that was created after a section of Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon subsided following the rupture of a pipeline on Saturday morning. (Photo: Samut Sakhon Municipality)SAMUT SAKHON - A section of Rama II Road inbound to Bangkok subsided on Saturday morning, leaving a hole into which a passing pickup truck fell. A pickup truck travelling along the route fell into the collapsed section, with its front right wheel stuck in the hole. The break occurred during excavation work to connect pipelines and restore the road surface, Mr Phiphat said. Saturday’s incident was not far from the scene of a deadly collapse on Thursday, when two people were killed after parts of a crane used for the construction of an expressway bridge fell onto two vehicles travelling on Rama II Road, the main route connecting Bangkok with southern Thailand.
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January 17, 2026 05:58 UTC
Thanathorn: People’s Party won’t ‘distort’ a Bhumjaithai win
Whichever party wins the most seats will have a mandate to form a government, says Progressive Movement leaderListen to this articleProgressive Movement chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit joins a People’s Party candidate canvassing for votes at a market in Nang Rong district of Buri Ram on Jan 8. (Photo: Surachai Piragsa)The People's Party is prepared to take on the role of opposition if Bhumjaithai wins the Feb 8 election, says Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement. However, if the People’s Party emerges as the one with the most seats, it would move swiftly to form a government, said the founder of Future Forward, the first incarnation of the party. Move Forward, the successor to Future Forward and predecessor of the People’s Party, was prevented from forming a government in 2023 because senators would not back Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister. The People’s Party respects the democratic process and is ready to step aside if another party secures the most seats, Mr Thanathorn noted, as this would reflect majority support for that party’s policies.
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January 17, 2026 05:49 UTC
Denmark's Arctic commander says focus is on Russia, not the US
Denmark's Joint Arctic Command in Greenland is focused on countering potential Russian activity, not defending against U.S. military threats, its head Major General Soren Andersen said on Friday (January 16), amid renewed attention on the Arctic region.
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January 17, 2026 05:07 UTC
Pheu Thai drops casinos for wellness
Pheu Thai drops casinos for wellnessListen to this articleYodchanan Wongsawat, the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate, has confirmed that the party has decided to abandon its proposed casino and entertainment complex policy. He said the party favours flexible development strategies, noting that projects can be adjusted if they fail to meet expectations. Speaking about the upcoming Feb 8 general election, Mr Yodchanan said Pheu Thai is targeting at least 200 of the 500 seats in the House of Representatives to ensure political stability and effective coordination with coalition partners. Mr Yodchanan said Pheu Thai has recalibrated its policies to suit current economic conditions while avoiding additional pressure on the national budget. Mr Yodchanan yesterday led a Pheu Thai delegation, alongside Dr Surapong Suebwonglee, to meet executives and medical staff at Benchakitti Park Hospital in Bangkok's Khlong Toei district, to discuss the party's "50 Districts, 50 Hospitals" policy.
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January 17, 2026 00:51 UTC