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Five big parties’ anti-scam pledges put to the test
Five big parties’ anti-scam pledges put to the test
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
A look at five major parties’ plans to crack down on scammers and grey capital in the 2026 election, from AI freezes to border signal cutsTransnational Wildlife Smuggling Ring Foiled at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Transnational Wildlife Smuggling Ring Foiled at Suvarnabhumi Airport
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Thai customs and wildlife officials intercept a passenger arriving from the Philippines with live protected animals concealed within personal luggageChiang Rai Set to Anchor Three-Nation Trade Hub as Border Economy Eyes Global Reach
Chiang Rai Set to Anchor Three-Nation Trade Hub as Border Economy Eyes Global Reach
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
The Department of Foreign Trade designates Chiang Rai as a strategic gateway for Myanmar, Laos, and China to bolster regional growth and export potentialTragic End to Elephant Relocation: ‘Sido Hoo-pub’ Dies En Route to Sanctuary
Tragic End to Elephant Relocation: ‘Sido Hoo-pub’ Dies En Route to Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Thai wildlife officials launch a formal investigation into the death of a wild elephant during transport, with initial findings suggesting it chokedGlobal funds pare back Thai stocks and bonds ahead of Feb 8 vote, despite cheaper valuations
Global funds pare back Thai stocks and bonds ahead of Feb 8 vote, despite cheaper valuations
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Global asset managers are trimming exposure to Thai equities and local-currency bonds ahead of Thailand’s February 8 election, citing the need for policy clarity. Bloomberg reports that while Thai shares trade on lower valuations—around 14x earnings—investors are focused on whether the next government can deliver reforms that support long-term growth.Thai and Saudi Ministers Forge ‘Two-Way’ Investment Corridor at Davos
Thai and Saudi Ministers Forge ‘Two-Way’ Investment Corridor at Davos
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Deputy PM Ekniti and Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih target automotive, healthcare, and Islamic finance to deepen bilateral economic tiesExplosion at PTT petrol station in Pattani; EOD officer injured
Explosion at PTT petrol station in Pattani; EOD officer injured
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
An explosion was reported at a PTT petrol station in Pattani after a bomb was allegedly planted in an accessible toilet; one EOD officer was injured.Thai Developers Lobby for Radical Land Reform to Rescue Housing Market
Thai Developers Lobby for Radical Land Reform to Rescue Housing Market
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Three major property bodies call for 60-year leases and smaller plot sizes to accommodate shrinking households and support struggling first-time buyers