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52 political parties register list and PM candidates
Read more: 52 political parties register list and PM candidatesRepresentatives of 52 political parties showed up at the Government Complex in Laksi district, Bangkok, on Sunday morning to register their party-lists and prime ministerial candidates for the Feb 8, 2026, general election.
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Prasit sentenced to 1,210 years in jail for fraudulent loan schemes
Read more: Prasit sentenced to 1,210 years in jail for fraudulent loan schemesThe Criminal Court has handed down a historic sentence against businessman Prasit Jeawkok, ordering 1,210 years in prison for defrauding the public through illegal loan schemes.
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Japan’s comments about Thai-Cambodian border hit a nerve
Read more: Japan’s comments about Thai-Cambodian border hit a nerveThai citizens continue to vent their anger at Japan through the Facebook page of its Bangkok embassy over what they view as pressure exerted by the Japanese government for Thailand to reopen its border with Cambodia.
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Insurgents escape Songkhla village blockade after gunfire
Read more: Insurgents escape Songkhla village blockade after gunfireSONGKHLA – Security forces failed to capture suspected insurgents despite a blockade around a village where gunfire was exchanged, with the suspects managing to flee into nearby mountains.
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Gogolook becoming a scam prevention firm
Read more: Gogolook becoming a scam prevention firmGogolook, the developer of anti-scam application Whoscall, is undergoing a transformation from a scam detection company to a scam prevention firm.
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Imprisoned Thaksin in Covid quarantine
Read more: Imprisoned Thaksin in Covid quarantineFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, currently serving a one-year sentence at Klongprem Central Prison, is now under a five-day coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) quarantine as officials determine his placement and responsibilities.
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Bangkok office occupancy dips below 80% amid glut
Read more: Bangkok office occupancy dips below 80% amid glutOccupancy in Bangkok’s office market fell below 80% for the first time since 2004 as an influx of new Grade A supply drew tenants from older towers, forcing landlords to cut rents, renovate or repurpose, according to the property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
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Thai-Cambodian border reopening concerns eased
Read more: Thai-Cambodian border reopening concerns easedCaretaker Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has eased concerns about a plan to reopen some border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia, saying more steps must be taken before the gates can be unlocked.
