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EC Reports Smooth Advance Voting Nationwide Amid High Alert for Vote-Buying
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
Over 2.2 million citizens registered for advance voting today as authorities maintained order while strictly monitoring financial activities to prevent electoral fraud.
EC warns against vote-buying, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
EC urges candidates and political parties to refrain from vote-buying, warning voters against selling votes. Violations can lead to prison sentences and political disqualification.
Bangkok’s advance voting goes smoothly: BMA permanent secretary reports no issues
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
Advance voting for the February 8 election in Bangkok has been proceeding smoothly, with no major issues reported, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s permanent secretary.
TAT accelerates night-time tourism, bringing Thai arts to global stage
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts "The Night by Amazing Thailand" at Lumphini Park to promote night-time tourism and boost the economy.
Thailand’s electric rail network to cover 550+ km: Update on ongoing and upcoming projects
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
Thailand’s electric rail network, covering 33 routes and 553.41 km, is expanding rapidly, with several projects under construction and new lines planned to open by 2027.
US announces partial government shutdown officially
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
The US government faces a partial shutdown as Congress fails to approve the 2026 budget. Key agencies, including Defence, Homeland Security, Health, and Education, are significantly impacted.
U.N. warns of collapse from unpaid fees and budget rules
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
The United Nations is at risk of "imminent financial collapse," U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres warned in a letter to member states, highlighting unpaid fees and problematic budget rules that requires global body to return unspent money.
Indonesia bans import of 12 products, impacting some Thai exports
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
Indonesia's new Ministry of Trade regulation bans the import of 12 products, effective January 1, 2026, potentially impacting key Thai exports, including sugar and rice.