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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.Thai Banking Titans Warn of ‘Era of Exhaustion’ Amid Low-Growth Outlook
Thai Banking Titans Warn of ‘Era of Exhaustion’ Amid Low-Growth Outlook
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
Thailand’s leading banks warn of a "challenging" 2026, pivoting towards debt quality and climate resilience as GDP growth is projected to stall below 2%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.Border tensions flare at Chong Bok as Thai election nears
Border tensions flare at Chong Bok as Thai election nears
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
Thailand says the ceasefire remains fragile after a Hill 469 Chong Bok incident that injured one soldier, as Anutin opts for protests and existing mechanismsIEAT chair calls for Thailand Do Over to restore growth momentum
IEAT chair calls for Thailand Do Over to restore growth momentum
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
Thailand’s economy is stuck in a “no form” slump as weak growth, slowing investment and high household debt squeeze demand, he said, urging a shift to new industries, smarter infrastructure and faster state reform.