General

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.

Thailand is increasingly being labelled the “sick man of Asia” as consumption, production and tourism slow sharply, while low growth, ageing demographics and high household debt fuel calls for deeper structural reform.

Moderate-to-strong cold surge from China will bring gusty winds, scattered storms and rougher seas in the Gulf.

The Royal Thai Navy is coordinating an operation to recover the Panama-flagged cargo ship SEALLOYD ARC, which sank off Phuket, spilling oil and scattering more than 200 containers at sea.

GISTDA says Thailand’s cumulative burned area reached 2.26 million rai in January 2026, with hotspots linked to PM2.5 spikes and stagnant air.

Moderate-to-strong high-pressure system from China is pushing temperatures down by 1–3°C in upper Northeast, while moisture-laden winds could trigger isolated thunderstorms in Bangkok and Central/Eastern regions.

Thai Navy places containers on the border to prevent further tensions after a Chinese group dismantled fences, adhering to a ceasefire agreement

A tower crane arm collapsed at a construction site near Asoke (Sukhumvit 21) at 10.27am on Feb 7, injuring two Myanmar workers; one critical

The Election Commission bans alcohol sales from 6 PM today until 6 PM on election day, with violations leading to fines or jail time

PM2.5 levels in Bangkok exceed safe standards today, with 4 districts in the orange zone. Health risks increasing as pollution remains high

After the ceasefire, Thai forces say they have retaken border areas and set control zones, while Cambodia vows to lodge a protest over alleged incursions

Bangkok to experience rain, while the Northeast sees cold weather and strong winds. Prepare for a shift in conditions across Thailand today.

Chulalongkorn University cements its status as Thailand’s leading institution, securing seven national top spots in the THE World University Rankings 2026