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China executes 11 members of notorious Ming scam clan
China executes 11 members of notorious Ming scam clan
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
China executes 11 members of the Ming family involved in scam business. Over 20 others face prison sentences for fraud, trafficking, and gambling.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32 of the EC Act to request transaction data from the Bank of Thailand after more than 250 million baht was reportedly withdrawn and exchanged into 100- and 500-baht notes, raising suspicions it could be linked to election-law violations.Tensions between US and Iran fuel oil price surge, Brent rises by 1.5%
Tensions between US and Iran fuel oil price surge, Brent rises by 1.5%
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
Rising tensions between the US and Iran have pushed oil prices up, with Brent crude gaining 1.5% and WTI rising 1.7%, amid concerns over Middle East supply disruptions.Motorway 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.