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Digital ministry freezes 1.18 million mule accounts, says scam losses down to THB1.7bn
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026
Digital Economy and Society Minister says Thailand has frozen 1.18 million mule accounts since November 2023 and blocked more than 300,000 URLs in FY2026, helping cut reported online-scam losses to about THB1.7 billion.
Situation command centre set up to salvage sunken cargo ship off Phuket
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026
Thai-MECC has established a situation command centre to coordinate the salvage of the Panama-flagged cargo ship SEALLOYD ARC, which sank off Phuket, with operations split between oil-spill response and a search for floating containers as authorities work through visibility limits, equipment shortages and a delayed crane barge.
Voter trust key to Bhumjaithai’s success, says Anutin
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026
Anutin said the party would review the numbers and local factors once the count is clearer, declining to speculate on alliances while some constituencies may still face disputes or constraints.
Hong Kong court jails Jimmy Lai for 20 years in national security case
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026
Hong Kong has sentenced Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai, 78, to 20 years in jail for foreign collusion and seditious publications under the national security law.
Gold rebounds above $5,000 as investors buy the dip after a volatile week
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026
Gold rebounded above $5,000 an ounce on 9 February after last week’s sharp swings, supported by fresh dip-buying and market focus on upcoming US jobs and inflation data.
Bhumjaithai’s economic policy roundup as 2026 government lead party
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026
With party emerging as front-runner in unofficial count, Bhumjaithai is pitching its Thailand 10 Plus platform, targeting faster growth, lower household costs and fresh investment through green industry, infrastructure and AI-led upgrades.
Students demand recount at Thanyaburi campus over vote-count doubts
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026
Student and public protesters have called on the Office of Election Commission of Pathum Thani Province to recount the votes, citing suspected irregularities in advance-voting and referendum ballots.
Bhumjaithai’s leap to the top: how the blue party paved Anutin’s path to PM
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026
From its 2009 launch under the “blue” political network to becoming a decisive powerbroker, Bhumjaithai’s steady seat gains have propelled Anutin Charnvirakul towards the premiership after the 2026 election.