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SRT refers ITD contract issue to Attorney-General after crane collapse
SRT refers ITD contract issue to Attorney-General after crane collapse
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
SRT consults Attorney-General on terminating ITD's Thai–China high-speed rail contract after crane collapse; delays expected for new bidding processTensions between US and Iran fuel oil price surge, Brent rises by 1.5%
Tensions between US and Iran fuel oil price surge, Brent rises by 1.5%
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
Rising tensions between the US and Iran have pushed oil prices up, with Brent crude gaining 1.5% and WTI rising 1.7%, amid concerns over Middle East supply disruptions.Motorway safety boost: AI system spots and halts wrong-way vehicle in record time
Motorway safety boost: AI system spots and halts wrong-way vehicle in record time
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
AI's instant alert prompted a coordinated response involving a traffic operations centre, rescue units, and Highway Police.Global gold demand hits record 5,002 tons, Thai investment highest in 12 years
Global gold demand hits record 5,002 tons, Thai investment highest in 12 years
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
Global gold demand in 2025 hits 5,002 tons, with Thai gold investment reaching a 12-year high of $6bn. Geopolitical unrest fuels strong gold interest.2.9-magnitude quake hits Chiang Rai
2.9-magnitude quake hits Chiang Rai
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake hit Chiang Rai on Thursday afternoon, with the epicentre in Tambon Si Thoi, Mae Suai district, the Meteorological Department said. The shallow tremor caused slight building swaying, but no damage was reported.Fashion-Branded Etro Residences Set Phuket Price Record at THB 830,000 per SQM (USD 26,350)
Fashion-Branded Etro Residences Set Phuket Price Record at THB 830,000 per SQM (USD 26,350)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
PHUKET, THAILAND — ETRO Residences Phuket has established a new benchmark for residential pricing on the island, achieving sales of THB 830,000 (USD 26,350) per square metre within days of launch, according to project representatives. The pricing level marks the highest per-square-metre residential sale recorded in Phuket and more than four times the island’s branded residence average.CAAT summons Thai AirAsia over flight that departed without 23 passengers
CAAT summons Thai AirAsia over flight that departed without 23 passengers
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
Thailand’s aviation regulator has asked Thai AirAsia to explain how 23 passengers were left behind on FD3116 from Don Mueang to Hat Yai, prompting the aircraft to return and causing a 36-minute delay.FPO sees baht firming to 32 per dollar in 2026, but Fed-cut bets trimmed
FPO sees baht firming to 32 per dollar in 2026, but Fed-cut bets trimmed
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
Thailand’s Fiscal Policy Office expects the baht to strengthen in 2026, projecting an average of 32.0 per US dollar, supported by a weaker dollar outlook, higher gold prices and a current-account surplus. It cautioned that appreciation may be less pronounced as markets now expect fewer Fed rate cuts.