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Bangkok tops global travel rankings for 2026, with Phuket in the top 10
Bangkok tops global travel rankings for 2026, with Phuket in the top 10
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
eDreams ODIGEO ranks Bangkok as the most searched city for 2026, with Phuket also making the top 10, highlighting Thailand's booming tourism.Business groups urge 40m-baht soft loans to revive Hat Yai as fewer than 20% of shops reopen after floods
Business groups urge 40m-baht soft loans to revive Hat Yai as fewer than 20% of shops reopen after floods
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
Songkhla business leaders urge the government to raise Hat Yai flood recovery soft loans to 40m baht per firm and roll out targeted tourism and utility relief as trade stalls.Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US in deal with Washington
Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US in deal with Washington
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
Venezuela and the United States have agreed on a deal that could allow up to US$2 billion of Venezuelan crude to be shipped to the US, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (January 6), in a move that would reroute some barrels away from China and ease pressure on Venezuela’s output cuts.More than 20 speedboats destroyed in Phuket marina fire as governor orders probe and oil-containment measures
More than 20 speedboats destroyed in Phuket marina fire as governor orders probe and oil-containment measures
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
A pre-dawn fire at Chalong Pier in Phuket destroyed more than 20 speedboats. The governor ordered a cause probe, CCTV checks and foam use to prevent oil spreading at sea.Thailand’s New Year 2026 travel sees nearly 580,000 passengers
Thailand’s New Year 2026 travel sees nearly 580,000 passengers
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
The Department of Airports reports a surge in New Year 2026 travel with 580,000 passengers. Krabi leads in both passenger numbers and flights.PM2.5 levels meet standards citywide, Bangkok average at 24.3 µg/m³
PM2.5 levels meet standards citywide, Bangkok average at 24.3 µg/m³
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
Bangkok’s air quality remains good on Wednesday, January 7, with PM2.5 levels across all districts staying within safe limits. White House says US military “always an option” as Trump renews push to acquire Greenland
White House says US military “always an option” as Trump renews push to acquire Greenland
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
The White House says military force remains an option as Trump renews his push to acquire Greenland, prompting a European backlash and fresh concerns over NATO unity.