Tensions rise at Trat border as Cambodian troops seen digging trenches on Thai soil
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Tensions have risen along the Trat border after Thai soldiers said Cambodian troops used an excavator to dig additional trenches inside Thai territory near the Ban Chamrak observation post.
Asian currencies hit highs as US seen backing Japan yen action
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Asian currencies surge as the dollar drops and markets speculate the US may join Japan in coordinated FX intervention, lifting the yen, SGD, ringgit and won.
Japan Embassy flags spike in lost and stolen passports in Thailand
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Japanese travellers in Thailand are urged to stay vigilant in crowded hotspots, with theft reported on airport rail links, at mall events and along Sukhumvit Road.
Bangkok PM2.5 worsens on Monday; Lat Krabang highest, respiratory impacts warned
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Bangkok’s air quality centre reports PM2.5 above the standard on January 26, with Lat Krabang the highest district and several zones at levels beginning to affect health.
Japan bond sell-off sends shockwaves through global markets
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Violent sell-off in Japanese government bonds has rattled investors worldwide, with traders warning that Japan’s once-stable debt market is entering a far more volatile phase that could push borrowing costs higher across major economies.