Cho shows class in breakthrough victory
Cho shows class in breakthrough victoryCho Woo-Young poses with the trophy. ASIAN TOUR ASIAN TOURManila: Two years after being part of the Korean team that famously claimed the gold medal at the Asian Games, Cho Woo-Young became a winner on the Asian Tour for the first time after triumphing at the Philippine Golf Championship yesterday. His previous best finish on the Asian Tour was second place at the Bharath Classic toward the end of last year. Pavit was trying to win an Asian Tour event for the first time since 2019. Australian Travis Smyth returned a 73 for third, six behind Cho, while Kochhar shot a 77 for fourth, two further adrift.
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February 08, 2026 23:59 UTC
Japanese Film Festival starts screening this Friday
A selection of 15 movies will feature in the Japanese Film Festival 2026, which will kick off this Friday and run until Feb 22 at House Samyan, 5th floor of Samyan Mitrtown, Rama IV Road. The opening day on Friday will feature two movies -- Akiko Oku's She Taught Me Serendipity, a nominee for the Tokyo International Film Festival 2024, at 6.20pm; and Sunset Sunrise, a 2025 drama by Yoshiyuki Kishi, at 6.30pm. After Bangkok, the film festival will travel to Chiang Mai University and Maielie Gallery in Khon Kaen -- both from Feb 27 to March 1 -- and also Chiangrai Contemporary Art Museum in Chiang Rai from Feb 28 to March 1. Tickets cost 160 baht (140 baht for members and 120 baht for students) and can be purchased at the box office and from housesamyan.com. There is no admission fee for the screenings in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and Chiang Rai.
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February 08, 2026 23:51 UTC
Seeing with eyes closed
Tuck emphasised that Tuck Bangkok operates not as a gallery or showroom, but as a living environment. "As Tuck Bangkok means greeting Bangkok, it is an invitation for friends across Asia to greet Bangkok through the space. I saw a photograph of Horio published by Axel Vervoordt in which Horio stares at the camera with his eyes closed, but there is a drawing of eyes on his closed eyelids. As a ritual, I photograph all photos with my eyes closed," explained Tuck. While capturing photos with their eyes closed, Tuck experienced the void and felt connection with their family.
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February 08, 2026 23:51 UTC
Thai blank Puerto Rico to seal Davis Cup promotion
Thai blank Puerto Rico to seal Davis Cup promotionMaximus Jones, right, and Pruchya Isaro celebrate their victory. PRThailand secured their place in the Davis Cup World Group 2 with a 4-0 victory over Puerto Rico on Sunday at the National Tennis Development Centre in Muang Thong Thani. Thailand held a 2-0 lead in the tie thanks to Maximus Jones and Kasidit Samrej winning their singles matches on Saturday. Hernandez and Vega replaced Yannik Alvarez and Marko Mesarovic, who were earlier named in the doubles lineup against Thailand. The Puerto Ricans got off to a quick start to take the opening set 6-3.
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February 08, 2026 23:21 UTC
Banker slams parties' household debt vows
In the run-up to the election, debt relief featured prominently in the policy platforms of many political parties. Mr Piti warned several of the debt relief campaigns reflect a limited understanding of Thailand's household debt problem. Behind the headline numbers of household debt lie very different causes and circumstances for individual borrowers, said Mr Piti. HEAVY BURDENConcerns over the fiscal and behavioural impact of debt relief policies were echoed by independent researchers. The TDRI said the approach is unlikely to be sustainable because it does not address the structural causes of household debt.
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February 08, 2026 23:06 UTC
Local doctor to receive WHO award
The award, among the WHO's most prestigious honours, will be presented during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, in May. WHO Executive Board's vice chairman Pongsadhorn Pokpermdee said WHO headquarters in Geneva confirmed the selection committee unanimously nominated Dr Worawit, with final approval granted by the WHO Executive Board. "The board praised Dr Worawit for consistently upholding humanitarian principles in public health throughout his decades of service in Umphang district, one of Thailand's most remote and geographically challenging areas," Dr Pongsadhorn said. In addition, Dr Worawit has introduced innovative management solutions suited to resource-limited settings, including the use of solar energy to reduce hospital costs, medicine donation schemes and the training of cross-border community health volunteers. Dr Worawit has served at Umphang Hospital since 1991 and is a recipient of the Public Health Ministry's Outstanding Rural Doctor Award.
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February 08, 2026 23:06 UTC
Thais hit polls booths early for dual vote
Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul voted in Buri Ram province, the home base of his party, while most other party leaders showed up at polling booths in Bangkok. The EC said everything was going smoothly Sunday morning and anticipated even more voters to turn out in the afternoon. The EC expected a 75% turnout on voting day, with a high number of voters in the morning. EC chairman Narong Klanwarin told reporters that the turnout rate could reach 80% or even 90%. "Don't forget to take an umbrella with you to the polling station, especially this afternoon, due to an increasing chance of rain," the weather agency said.
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February 08, 2026 23:06 UTC
Containers 'help ease tension' on Trat border
Containers 'help ease tension' on Trat borderA bird's eye view photo of shipping containers along the border near Ban Tha Sen in tambon Chamrak of Muang district in Trat. The Border Defence Command of Chanthaburi and Trat installed the containers to prevent further clashes. Army Military Force Facebook PageThe Royal Thai Navy defended the placement of shipping containers along the border in Bang Tha Sen in Trat's Mueang district, calling the move a temporary measure to reduce tension along the border with Cambodia. The patrols found about 25 Cambodian fishing boats operating about 2km inside Thai waters. The vessels fled toward Cambodian waters as authorities approached, preventing arrests.
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February 08, 2026 23:06 UTC
Parties told to leave past feuds behind
Parties told to leave past feuds behindBhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday called on all parties to end campaign-related feuds once the polls close so the country can move forward in unity. "All conflicts and rivalries were simply part of the contest," Mr Anutin said. Mr Anutin voted alongside Bhumjaithai founder Newin Chidchob before returning to Bangkok to await the election results. Bhumjaithai, the People's Party and Pheu Thai were widely regarded as frontrunners and are expected to play key roles in the formation of the next government. Election officials anticipated a high voter turnout nationwide, with many voters undeterred by light rain reported in several areas, including parts of Greater Bangkok.
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February 08, 2026 23:06 UTC
Infrastructure key for Thai growth
Continued infrastructure investment by the next government is needed for sustainable growth after the impacts of short-term stimulus fade, says InnovestX Securities. "If the goal is sustainable growth, infrastructure investment must take priority," he said, noting all major political parties have proposed large development projects. Stronger coordination between fiscal and monetary policy is needed to support growth, particularly as inflation remains subdued, credit growth is negative and the baht has strengthened, he said. Risks remain as rising long-term bond yields reflect concerns over increasing public debt. Thai GDP growth is projected at 1.4%, but full implementation of major party policies could lift growth by 0.5 to 0.9 percentage points.
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February 08, 2026 23:06 UTC
Work on Prasat Ta Kwai to take 'about two years'
A photo released by the Fine Arts Department shows the damage to Prasat Ta Kwai, a 12th-century temple in Surin's Phanom Dong Rak district. She said Prasat Ta Kwai, Prasat Ta Muen Thom and Prasat Ta Muen Tot were listed in the Royal Gazette as significant archaeological sites in 1935, a move which Cambodia did not object to. "The next priority is to expedite the formal registration of Ta Kwai as an ancient monument. However, in the case of Ta Kwai, the situation will require the participation of the military. The department restored Prasat Ta Muen Thom over several phases in the late 1970s and early 2000s, with an overall budget of approximately 20–30 million baht.
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February 08, 2026 23:06 UTC
Bhumjaithai Party has big lead, People’s Party concedes
Bhumjaithai leader Anutin acknowledges likely election win, as People's Party will let winner form coalition and remain in oppositionBhumjaithai members led by caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrive at party headquarters in Bangkok about 9pm on Sunday. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) of caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul had a comfortable lead as vote counting continued on Sunday night, while the rival People’s Party leader admitted his party would not win the Feb 8 general election. For party-list vote counting, People’s Party had 2.16 million votes, followed by Bhumjaithai on 1.66 million and Pheu Thai 1.54 million votes. Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, front centre, listens to a reporter's question during his press conference at his party headquarters late Sunday night. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut conceded that it was unlikely his party could win the election and it would let the winner form the next government.
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February 08, 2026 18:15 UTC
Iran sentences Nobel peace laureate Mohammadi to six years in prison
Iran sentences Nobel peace laureate Mohammadi to six years in prisonNobel Committee chair Berit Reiss-Andersen, left, applauds as Kiana Rahmani and Ali Rahmani pose with the award on behalf of their mother Narges Mohammadi (portrait) during the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at the Oslo City Hall on Dec 10, 2023. (Photo: AFP)BAHRAIN — An Iranian court sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to a six-year prison term, her lawyer told Agence-France Presse (AFP) on Sunday. Even behind bars, the Nobel laureate has not been silent, staging protests in the prison yard and going on hunger strikes. Mohammadi won the peace prize in 2023, primarily for her campaigning against the death penalty in Iran. Her children collected the award on her behalf, as she was in prison at the time.
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February 08, 2026 17:36 UTC
UK PM Starmer's chief of staff quits over Mandelson fallout
UK PM Starmer's chief of staff quits over Mandelson falloutDowning Street's then chief of staff Morgan McSweeney arrives for the annual Lady Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall in London on Dec 1, 2025. (Photo: Reuters)LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney has quit, he said in a statement on Sunday, as pressure intensifies on Starmer over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. McSweeney, Starmer's closest adviser and widely seen as one of the architects of Starmer's success in Britain's July 2024 election, said in a statement that he had been closely involved in the appointment of Mandelson. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself," McSweeney said in a statement posted on X by political correspondents. "When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice."
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February 08, 2026 16:50 UTC
Choosing the right air purifier for Thailand’s rising air pollution
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February 08, 2026 15:40 UTC