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His Majesty bestows Pink Line name ‘Wiwat Nakhon’
His Majesty bestows Pink Line name ‘Wiwat Nakhon’
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
His Majesty the King has graciously bestowed the MRT Pink Line the name “Wiwat Nakhon”, meaning “the progress of the city”. The official name will be MRT Wiwat Nakhon Line.Meteorological Dept predicts mercury to fall by 1-3°C nationwide
Meteorological Dept predicts mercury to fall by 1-3°C nationwide
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
Thailand’s Meteorological Department forecasts a 1-3°C drop nationwide within 24 hours, with stronger winds, drier air and 2-3m waves in the Gulf, higher in storms.EC withholds 17 MP hopefuls, 1 PM nominee pending checks
EC withholds 17 MP hopefuls, 1 PM nominee pending checks
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
Election Commission has yet to endorse 17 MP candidates and 1 PM nominee pending eligibility checks. Appeals can be filed with the Supreme Court.DSI raids 5 sites in iris-scan-for-crypto case
DSI raids 5 sites in iris-scan-for-crypto case
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
DSI raided 5 sites in a Worldcoin iris-scan-for-crypto probe, citing claims of 1.2m Thai scans in 2024 and checking where biometric data was storedPublic Safety Warning: Don’t Let Your Power Bank Become a ‘Firebomb’ in Your Bag
Public Safety Warning: Don’t Let Your Power Bank Become a ‘Firebomb’ in Your Bag
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation issues a high-level alert over faulty charging habits that lead to life-threatening battery explosionsRong Kluea border market comes back to life after ceasefire
Rong Kluea border market comes back to life after ceasefire
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
Rong Kluea Market in Sa Kaeo has revived after the December 27 ceasefire, with Thai and Cambodian vendors reopening shops despite checkpoints still closed.Thailand enters technical deflation after nine months of falling prices
Thailand enters technical deflation after nine months of falling prices
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
Falling costs, especially fuel and farm goods, are dragging prices down, but core inflation is still positive, suggesting demand has not yet cracked.Wellness 2026: Thailand Battles for Leadership as Asia’s ‘Longevity Economy’ Ignites
Wellness 2026: Thailand Battles for Leadership as Asia’s ‘Longevity Economy’ Ignites
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
As the global wellness market nears $10 trillion, Thailand targets a top-five ranking by shifting from traditional spas to high-tech preventive medicine