Commerce Minister Suphajee declares assets of B307 million
Commerce Minister Suphajee declares assets of B307 millionListen to this articleCaretaker Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun delivers a keynote speech at a seminar "Mission to Win for the Game Changer" in Bangkok on Monday. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)Caretaker Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun and her husband reported combined assets worth 307.7 million baht when she took office in September last year, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). She reported annual income of 40.1 million baht, comprising salary and bonuses of 13.4 million baht, board meeting allowances of 8.9 million baht and, and retirement-related income of 17.7 million baht. Her annual expenditure totalled 9.07 million baht, including living expenses of 1.1 million baht, support for her mother amounting to 1.5 million baht, child-related expenses of 360,000 baht, salaries for a personal secretary and driver totalling 1.8 million baht, donations and merit-making of 3 million baht, and annual family travel expenses of 1 million baht. As for her husband, Mr Preethayut, who serves as chief executive officer of Lifespan Care Co, declared assets worth 27.6 million baht.
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January 27, 2026 10:08 UTC
Democrat Party remains dominant in Nakhon Si Thammarat
(Photo: Abhisit Vejjajiva Facebook account)The Democrat Party will cement its dominance in Nakhon Si Thammarat at the general election, leaving major rivals Bhumjaithai and the People's Party far behind in the battle for second place, according to a Nida Poll released on Tuesday. The Pheu Thai Party was well behind with a mere 2.25%. Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva came first with a 51.45% approval, far ahead of Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Chanvirakul, with only 16.40%, and People’s Party chief Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, 14.34%. Pheu Thai candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat was left in the laggard group of "other choices" which also comprised Klatham Party frontman Capt Thamanat Prompow and Thai Sang Thai Party chief Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan. One-horse race in Nakhon Si Thammarat?
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January 27, 2026 09:22 UTC
No signs of Nipah found in arrivals from risk areas
Fever is an initial symptom of Nipah virus infection, which has a high fatality rate as there is no effective treatment method or vaccine yet. “The transmission of Nipah virus is not like that of Covid-19. Health authorities have earlier stressed that unlike Covid, Nipah virus is not airborne but can be transmitted through contact with bodily fluids. Nipah virus was first discovered in Malaysia in 1998 and there have been small outbreaks in Bangladesh and India. Thailand has never found a Nipah virus case, the health minister said.
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January 27, 2026 09:18 UTC
Thai man wanted for 1996 murder extradited to US
Woravit Mektrakarn, 58, was wanted in connection with the death of one of his employees at the noodle business he owned in Ontario, California in 1996. Garcia was last seen on Nov 23, 1996, when he was believed to have met Mr Woravit to receive a final payment under an undisclosed financial agreement. In April 2024, he was apprehended under an alias and in disguise by Thai police in Bangkok at the request of the United States. Mr Woravit was extradited to the United States and escorted to San Bernardino by the US Marshals Service on Jan 16 this year. On Jan 22 Mr Woravit was arraigned on a charge of murder and pleaded not guilty.
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January 27, 2026 08:20 UTC
EU and India agree on ‘mother of all’ trade deals
(Photo: AFP)NEW DELHI - India and the European Union announced Tuesday the “mother of all deals”, a huge trade pact to create a market of two billion people, reached after two decades of negotiations. “A mother of all deals,” Modi said on Tuesday in the capital New Delhi, where he met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. ‘Highest level of access’Bilateral trade in goods reached 120 billion euros (69 billion) in trade in services. Von der Leyen said she expected exports to India to double, and that the EU would “gain the highest level of access ever granted to a trade partner in the traditionally protected Indian market”. The choice of strategic partnership, dialogue and openness,” von der Leyen wrote on social media.
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January 27, 2026 08:16 UTC
Senior PEA officials exposed in crypto mining corruption scandal
Justice Minister Rutthaphon Naowarat announced the results of an operation targeting an illegal crypto mining network and state officials at multiple levels at a media briefing. DSI director-general Pol Maj Yutthana Pradam, PEA governor Mongkol Treekitjanon and representatives of other agencies were also present. The officers seized 3,642 crypto mining rigs and uncovered key evidence linking the operations to financiers and state officials. (continues below)Bundles of cash seized by investigators from the Department of Special Investigation during searches at the residences of high-ranking PEA officials. The PEA officials implicated in the scheme had been suspended from duty and a disciplinary committee had been set up to investigate the accused officials, the PEA governor said.
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January 27, 2026 07:39 UTC
Foreign tourists visiting Thailand seen at 35.5 million in 2026
Foreign tourists visiting Thailand seen at 35.5 million in 2026Listen to this articleTourists pose for photos at Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan temple, or the Temple of Dawn, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan 17, 2026. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)Thailand's Ministry of Finance reported on Tuesday that it has kept its forecast for foreign tourist arrivals this year unchanged at 35.5 million. The number of foreign visitors to Thailand dropped by 7.2% to 32.97 million last year. In 2019, before the coronavirus (Covid) pandemic, Thailand had a record of nearly 40 million foreign visitors. The ambitious forecast includes 9 million Chinese visitors, compared with only 4.4 million in 2025.
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January 27, 2026 06:47 UTC
Board The Blue Jasmine
Jim Thompson continues to go "beyond silk' by joining forces with The Blue Jasmine, a restored historic train travelling from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station to four provinces, with stops at ancient sites. From a welcoming event and dinner to stepping onboard, The Blue Jasmine features Jim Thompson-designed interior décor, dining essentials, personal accessories and the brand’s first-ever onboard showroom. The Blue Jasmine is a 1960s heritage charter train, featuring 10 cars that accommodate up to 36 passengers. The experience commences with an exclusive dining event at Jim Thompson at the Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter. A special Blue Jasmine five-course menu presents contemporary Thai dishes with diverse flavours from across the country.
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January 27, 2026 06:30 UTC
Trump and Minnesota's governor talk after fatal shooting
President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said on Monday they had a productive discussion on immigration enforcement, in a possible sign that Trump might consider de-escalating a surge of agents who have killed two U.S. citizens in the state.
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January 27, 2026 06:06 UTC
Can ICE agents be prosecuted for Minneapolis shootings?
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens in separate enforcement actions in Minneapolis this month as part of President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration crackdown. Might there be legal repercussions, even though federal agents are generally immune from state prosecution for actions taken as part of their official duties? Jillian Kitchener has more.
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January 27, 2026 05:27 UTC
EU opens investigation into X over Grok sexualised imagery, lawmaker says
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok over the production of explicit imagery, Regina Doherty, a member of the European parliament representing Ireland, said in a statement on Monday.
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January 27, 2026 05:27 UTC
Canadian ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to US drug charges
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding appeared before a U.S. federal court in Santa Ana, California on Monday (January 26), pleading not guilty to charges of drug smuggling and ordering multiple drug-related murders.
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January 27, 2026 05:27 UTC
Rutte says Europe cannot defend itself without the US: 'Keep on dreaming'
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels on Monday (January 26) dismissed calls by some leading European politicians for a separate European army, telling advocates of a force separate from the U.S.-led NATO alliance to "keep on dreaming."
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January 27, 2026 05:27 UTC
Sweet creations: Enjoyable, affordable and nostalgic
Saynoy Kaenkomol crafts delightful fondant, a sweet treat that may lack nutritional value but offers a burst of joy. Over the past 40 years, Saynoy has perfected her craft, creating playful figures like monkeys while keeping prices affordable so that everyone can enjoy a taste of nostalgia.
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January 27, 2026 03:42 UTC
Taiwan monitoring 'abnormal' China military leadership shake-up
Taiwan is monitoring what it called "abnormal" changes to China's military leadership after China's most senior general was put under investigation, and will use a range of methods to decipher Beijing's intentions, Defense Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday (January 26).
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January 27, 2026 03:41 UTC