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NBTC takes action by shutting down over 23,000 fraudulent numbers
NBTC takes action by shutting down over 23,000 fraudulent numbers
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
Acting NBTC chief targets fraudulent calling networks after detecting millions of suspicious calls from border areas and Bangkok.EC consults BoT, invokes Article 32 to seek data on suspicious cash withdrawals
EC consults BoT, invokes Article 32 to seek data on suspicious cash withdrawals
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
The Election Commission has invoked Article 32 of the EC Act to request transaction data from the Bank of Thailand after more than 250 million baht was reportedly withdrawn and exchanged into 100- and 500-baht notes, raising suspicions it could be linked to election-law violations.SRT refers ITD contract issue to Attorney-General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 processMotorway 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.UTA, EECO sign pact to move U-Tapao Airport City PPP forward; NTP due in February
UTA, EECO sign pact to move U-Tapao Airport City PPP forward; NTP due in February
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
U-Tapao International Aviation and the EEC Policy Committee Office have signed a contract management agreement to formally restart implementation of the U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City project.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.