Police hunt trio after 126,000 litres of diesel replaced with water
Police hunt trio after 126,000 litres of diesel replaced with waterListen to this articleFuel tankers under inspection at Chuksamed Port, Chon Buri. (Photo: Amporn Sangkaew)Police have launched a manhunt for three fuel truck drivers who allegedly siphoned B-0 diesel worth over 3.6 million baht, replacing it with water before the fuel was taken to an offshore drilling platform in Chon Buri province. The diesel was reported to have been collected from a depot in Map Ta Phut, Rayong province, before being transported to Chuksamed Port, where the discrepancy was detected. (Photo: Amporn Sangkaew)Each fuel truck was carrying 42,000 litres of fuel, valued at 1,218,000 baht per vehicle, bringing the total loss for the three trucks to in excess of 3,654,000 baht. Pol Col Komsan Kamtunkew of Sattahip police station instructed investigators to review the trucks’ GPS records to pinpoint suspicious stops and to locate the drivers for prosecution.
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January 26, 2026 10:29 UTC
Fireworks-blaze damage to Bhumibol Bridge less than reported B15m
Fireworks-blaze damage to Bhumibol Bridge less than reported B15mListen to this articleFlames climb up a pipe attached to a foundation pillar of the Bhumibol Bridge in Phra Pradaeng district in Samut Prakan on Jan 15. Some reports also claimed two-thirds of the lower concrete structure of the bridge pillar was damaged by the fire. The DRR said the damage assessment was not complete, but would not be as high as the figures being circulated on social media. Police from Samrong Tai station later concluded the fire was caused by a group of 11-year-old boys playing with firecrackers under the bridge. The DRR said preliminary engineering inspections indicated the bridge‑pillar concrete sustained only surface damage.
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January 26, 2026 08:50 UTC
Why Thailand, a US treaty ally, is stocking up on Chinese weapons
Why Thailand, a US treaty ally, is stocking up on Chinese weaponsListen to this articleA model of the Yuan Class S26T submarine that the Royal Thai Navy has already signed a deal to buy from China, is displayed at the navy’s auditorium in August 2017. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)Thailand, a US treaty ally, has been adding to its arsenal of Chinese-made weapons with deals for ships, tanks and other high-value hardware. The Royal Thai Army has finalised a deal to buy an additional batch of Chinese-made VN-1 armoured vehicles for 1 billion baht. Beijing then proposed Chinese alternatives, but the Thai side initially rejected the offer due to concerns over the "unproven" reliability of the Chinese engines. "Thailand has previously procured several Chinese weapons systems, primarily due to their competitive pricing and rapid availability," Koga said.
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January 26, 2026 07:48 UTC
Activist challenges Pheu Thai’s B9m in daily prizes policy
Activist challenges Pheu Thai’s B9m in daily prizes policyListen to this articlePheu Thai leader Julapun Amornvivat explains the daily millionaire campaign policy at party headquarters in Bangkok on Monday. (Screenshot)Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has asked the Election Commission whether the Pheu Thai Party informed it in advance of the "Nine New Millionaires a Day" policy announced during campaiging for the general election, as the EC requires. Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat told a press conference on Monday that the daily millionaire policy was a key campaign policy of his party and it would turn Thailand into a high-income country. In addition, the government would collect more revenue when more people are drawn into the taxation system through this daily millionaire policy. I think that the policy is worth the investment,” the Pheu Thai Party leader said.
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January 26, 2026 07:21 UTC
South Korea police say detain 55 scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia
South Korea police say detain 55 scam suspects repatriated from CambodiaListen to this articlePolice officers escort South Koreans allegedly involved in scam operations in Cambodia after being forcibly repatriated from Cambodia, at Incheon International Airport in Incheon on Friday. (Photo: Reuters)SEOUL - South Korean authorities on Monday detained 55 of the 73 people repatriated from Cambodia last week as part of an investigation into suspected involvement in online scam operations, police said. A decision on whether to detain the remaining returnees is expected later on Monday, a police spokesperson said by telephone. The 73 suspects were forcibly repatriated from Cambodia and arrived at Incheon International Airport in Incheon on Friday. They were suepcted of involvement in online scam operations in Cambodia.
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January 26, 2026 07:05 UTC
Frost on Doi Inthanon, temperature drops to 1°C
Frost on Doi Inthanon, temperature drops to 1°CListen to this article(Photo: Doi Inthanon National Park)DOI INTHANON — The cold spell continues across northern regions of Thailand, with the temperature dropping to only 1°C at the summit of Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai on Monday morning. The frigid weather allowed hoarfrost to form for the 41st time this winter season, breaking a decade long record. Temperatures at the mountaintop and Kew Mae Pan viewpoint hit 1°C for the second day in a row. Grass-level temperatures ranged between -0.1°C and 0.24°C, resulting in frost blanketing the grass, the parking area at the Doi Inthanon summit ranger station and around the Kew Mae Pan viewpoint. A steady influx of visitors continued during the day at Kew Mae Pan viewpoint, just a short walk away from Doi Inthanon summit.
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January 26, 2026 06:18 UTC
Submersibles revealing mysteries of the deep sea
Submersibles revealing mysteries of the deep seaListen to this articleThe vessel's powerful light beams can be used to elicit the display of light called bioluminescence that many deep-sea animals produce. The ship's latest mission focuses on a seamount chain off Indonesia's Sulawesi island that scientists on board mapped last year. Marine life that most people never see floated into view, including delicate comb jellies with pulsing fairy-light illuminations along their sides. The subs do not go as deep as an ROV, but offer a unique view, explainedDave Pollock, who heads OceanX's submersible team. Large parts of the ocean, particularly the deep sea floor, are not even mapped, let alone explored.
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January 26, 2026 06:03 UTC
People's Party takes the lead in Isan university poll
People's Party takes the lead in Isan university pollListen to this articlePeople's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut in a vote campaign. (Photo: Chakkrapan Natanri)The People's Party has emerged as a national frontrunner in the Northeast as Bhumjaithai records a sharp rise in support ahead of the Feb 8 election, says a poll from Khon Kaen University. The latest Isan Poll conducted by Khon Kaen University places the People's Party (PP) first on the party-list vote, with 30.3% support. The Isan Poll also shed light on voter attitudes beyond party preference. Respondents cited satisfaction with party policies, prime ministerial candidates and proposed cabinet teams as the most important factors in choosing constituency MPs.
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January 26, 2026 05:42 UTC
Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch
Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematchListen to this articleSam Darnold's three touchdowns steered Seattle into the Super Bowl with victory over the Los Angeles RamsLOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots in the NFL playoffs on Sunday. In Seattle, Seahawks' quarterback Sam Darnold outdueled Rams counterpart Matthew Stafford in a 31-27 thriller to clinch the NFC championship. - Broncos tamed in blizzard -The Patriots are targeting a record seventh Super Bowl following their gritty, low-scoring victory in Colorado. But hey, we do what we need to do... We're off to the Super Bowl. After the dominant era of the Brady dynasty that yielded six Super Bowl titles, New England have endured a painful rebuild.
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January 26, 2026 05:16 UTC
Melbourne champion Keys exits as Sinner bids to avoid same fate
Melbourne champion Keys exits as Sinner bids to avoid same fateListen to this articleJessica Pegula celebrates victory against Madison KeysMELBOURNE - Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday in straight sets while Jannik Sinner will hope to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals. The 28-year-old was given free passage into the last 16 when two-time Melbourne champion Naomi Osaka pulled out injured. Reigning champion Sinner, seeded two, will similarly be strong favourite against fellow Italian Luciano Darderi. Melbourne Park king Djokovic was supposed to play the 20-year-old Jakub Mensik in a night match. But the Czech player pulled out injured on Sunday, sending 10-time champion Djokovic into the last eight without hitting a ball.
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January 26, 2026 05:16 UTC
Value of Thai investment applications rises 67% y/y in 2025
Value of Thai investment applications rises 67% y/y in 2025Listen to this articleBoard of Investment Secretary-General Narit Therdsteerasukdi. (Photo: BoI)The value of Thailand's total investment applications rose by 67% on the year to $60.23 billion in 2025, driven by digital and advanced industries, the Board of Investment said on Monday. The number of investment applications rose 11% compared to 2024, driven by investor confidence and a strategic shift toward high-value sectors, the board said. "We've seen robust uptake in key strategic sectors, particularly digital infrastructure and advanced electronics, which directly reflects our successful policy alignment with global trends," BoI Secretary-General Narit Therdsteerasukdi said.
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January 26, 2026 05:16 UTC
Harmful smog levels over most of Thailand
Bangkok and 57 provinces of Thailand were shrouded with unsafe levels of ultrafine dust, with seriously harmful red levels in the capital and 15 provinces, on Monday morning. Orange levels (starting to harm health) of PM2.5 were recorded in 42 provinces, ranging from 38.5 to 73.4µg/m³. Ten provinces had moderate air quality with PM2.5 levels from 25.8 to 37.2µg/m³. In descending order, they were Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Phanom, Sukhothai, Phrae, Nan, Lampang, Phayao, Satun, Phangnga and Surat Thani. Two southern provinces, Ranong and Chumphon, had very good air quality with PM2.5 levels of just 11.4 and 10.6µg/m³ respectively.
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January 26, 2026 04:49 UTC
Walz: officials tried to ‘sully' name of man shot by federal agent
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called out officials of the Trump administration on Sunday (January 25), saying they “sullied” the name of Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot by a federal agent on Saturday (January 24).
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January 26, 2026 04:45 UTC
Minnesota ICE shooting puts new twist on gun rights debate
Minnesota ICE shooting puts new twist on gun rights debateListen to this articleGregory Bovino, the US Customs and Border Patrol commander at large, says that a Minnesota man who was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Saturday was armed and intended to "do maximum damage." "We can't have individuals that are impeding law enforcement operations and then showing up with guns and weapons and no ID, and confronting law enforcement," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on "Fox News Sunday." Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino said Saturday that "this looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement." A rare dissenting voice in the Republican camp of politicians, congressman Thomas Massie, joined in on criticizing federal law enforcement. "If you don't understand this you have no business in law enforcement or government."
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January 26, 2026 04:01 UTC