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Foreign investors flock to buy Thai hotels, with 2026 set to surpass THB12 billion
Foreign investors flock to buy Thai hotels, with 2026 set to surpass THB12 billion
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
Foreign investors are driving the Thai hotel market, with 2026 set to see transactions exceed 12 billion baht, focusing on prime locations in Bangkok and Phuket.Myanmar junta plans 'super-body' to tighten grip on military, new government
Myanmar junta plans 'super-body' to tighten grip on military, new government
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
Myanmar’s junta says it will set up a five-member Union Consultative Council with sweeping powers over the military, civilian administration and the legislative process.Gold up over 1% as geopolitical tensions and weaker US jobs data lift safe-haven demand
Gold up over 1% as geopolitical tensions and weaker US jobs data lift safe-haven demand
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
Gold rose more than 1% to trade near a one-week high after geopolitical tensions and a fragile global outlook lifted safe-haven demand, while weaker US jobs data reinforced expectations of Fed rate cuts.Xi speaks with Trump and Putin, paving way for US meeting
Xi speaks with Trump and Putin, paving way for US meeting
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
The calls highlighted China’s parallel engagement with both Russia and the United States amid mounting pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine and the future of nuclear arms control.‘Baan Chao Thai’ begins notifying eligible booking applicants
‘Baan Chao Thai’ begins notifying eligible booking applicants
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
‘Baan Chao Thai’ is notifying applicants of booking eligibility via SMS/email. Bookings run Jan 19–Feb 20, with possible extension.Fewer storms, tropical depressions forecast for Vietnam in 2026
Fewer storms, tropical depressions forecast for Vietnam in 2026
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
Hydro-meteorological experts cautioned that climate change continues to drive increasingly complex and extreme weather patterns, advising authorities and people to proactively prepare and respond by regularly following official forecasts.PM2.5 returns to Bangkok as dust levels spike, Lat Krabang and Bang Rak worst hit
PM2.5 returns to Bangkok as dust levels spike, Lat Krabang and Bang Rak worst hit
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
Bangkok’s air quality centre reported an average PM2.5 level of 36.4 µg/m³ at 7am on February 5, with Lat Krabang and Bang Rak recording the highest readings.Election 2026 debt pledges under scrutiny as TDRI warns of weaker financial discipline
Election 2026 debt pledges under scrutiny as TDRI warns of weaker financial discipline
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
Thailand’s 2026 election has turned household debt into a key battleground, with parties pitching debt write-offs and relief schemes. TDRI warns overly generous plans may encourage non-payment and undermine financial discipline.