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Commerce Ministry suspends nine tapioca chip importers over substandard quality
Commerce Ministry suspends nine tapioca chip importers over substandard quality
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade has suspended nine importers of tapioca chips after border inspections found moisture levels above the Commerce Ministry’s standard, aiming to protect cassava prices and Thailand’s product reputation.Chiang Rai’s Wiang Kaen pomelo registered as ninth GI product
Chiang Rai’s Wiang Kaen pomelo registered as ninth GI product
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
Department of Intellectual Property says registration will protect fruit’s name and standards while helping growers in Wiang Kaen district raise product value and expand market access.Finance Ministry, BoT forecast GDP growth of only 1.5% this year
Finance Ministry, BoT forecast GDP growth of only 1.5% this year
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti and BoT Governor Vitai forecast 1.5% GDP growth, citing structural issues, weak exports and a strong baht, and urge investment reforms.People’s Party’s Wiroj says ‘IO’ networks are spreading fake news, vows legal action
People’s Party’s Wiroj says ‘IO’ networks are spreading fake news, vows legal action
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
People’s Party deputy leader Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn says coordinated ‘IO’ accounts, bots and influencer networks are spreading false claims during the campaign, and says the party will submit evidence to the Election Commission and pursue computer-crime charges.RTP: Scam crackdown nets THB10bn; 800 accounts frozen, 32 arrested
RTP: Scam crackdown nets THB10bn; 800 accounts frozen, 32 arrested
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
RTP anti-money laundering centre says 2025 saw assets worth THB10bn seized, 800 bank accounts frozen and 32 suspects arrested in scam networksDDPM to test nationwide cell broadcast alert on Tuesday afternoon
DDPM to test nationwide cell broadcast alert on Tuesday afternoon
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
DDPM will test Thailand’s nationwide cell broadcast alert at 2pm on Tuesday via AIS, True/DTAC and NT. Phones may beep for 8 seconds.Thai Airways board to approve THB13 billion U-Tapao smart maintenance hub
Thai Airways board to approve THB13 billion U-Tapao smart maintenance hub
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
Thai Airways plans to build an aircraft maintenance centre on a 33.6-hectare site at U-Tapao Airport under a 50-year lease from Eastern Economic Corridor, with construction due to start in 2027 and finish in 2030.Baan Chao Thai targets first-jobbers with zero down payment
Baan Chao Thai targets first-jobbers with zero down payment
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
A new affordable housing scheme offers freehold units from 1.9 million baht, with 100% financing and no booking fee or down payment, launching first with 4,000 low-rise condos linked to the Yellow Line at Srinakarin (Si Iam Station).