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Japan's Forex Fund Special Account Eyed for Tax Cut Funding
Japan's Forex Fund Special Account Eyed for Tax Cut Funding
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Japan's foreign exchange fund special account is attracting attention as a possible source of funding for the consumption tax reduction or elimination proposed by many parties ahead of Sunday's general election.Japanese, Thai police discuss steps against human trafficking
Japanese, Thai police discuss steps against human trafficking
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Thai and Japanese police authorities agreed to closely cooperate to eradicate human trafficking after a Thai girl was discovered to have been forced to provide sexual services at a massage parlour in Tokyo.117 lawmakers say Japan should join nuclear ban treaty: Hidankyo
117 lawmakers say Japan should join nuclear ban treaty: Hidankyo
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
A total of 117 Japanese lawmakers said they believe the country should sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, a survey by the hibakusha atomic bomb survivor group Nihon Hidankyo has shown.Nation debate brings six parties to Songkhla ahead of poll
Nation debate brings six parties to Songkhla ahead of poll
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Nation Election 2026’s final regional debate in Songkhla saw six parties pitch Southern policies on land bridge, rubber, palm, motorways and securityRicher, Faster—But for Whom? Vietnam’s rise and Thailand’s inequality problem
Richer, Faster—But for Whom? Vietnam’s rise and Thailand’s inequality problem
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
As “Vietnam overtaking Thailand” headlines persist, Thai reactions are shifting from urgency to resignation—sometimes even cheering Vietnam on—raising new concerns over competitiveness and complacency.Bangkok Art Biennale to stage Spirits of Maritime Crossing 2026 in Venice
Bangkok Art Biennale to stage Spirits of Maritime Crossing 2026 in Venice
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation stages The Spirits of Maritime Crossing 2026 in Venice alongside the 61st Venice Biennale, featuring 20 artists.Thai army rejects Cambodia claim over O’Smach district, cites GBC pact
Thai army rejects Cambodia claim over O’Smach district, cites GBC pact
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Thai army spokesman Maj Gen Winthai says the O’Smach district (Oddar Meanchey province) area is Thai-controlled under the GBC Joint Statement, cites anti-scam cooperation, and denies attachés entered the site.Gold breaks US$5,000/oz as US–Iran tensions rise; Thai gold gains THB2,100
Gold breaks US$5,000/oz as US–Iran tensions rise; Thai gold gains THB2,100
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Spot gold jumped back above the US$5,000 mark on safe-haven buying, while domestic prices rose THB2,100 after 32 updates, with gold bar selling at THB75,700.