New Year break ends as travellers stream back to Bangkok
FRIDAY, JANUARY 02, 2026
Coaches kept arriving from early morning, packing the terminal with returning passengers, while traffic around the area slowed and officials managed taxi and bus queues.
Year in Review: Thailand’s Heaviest Stories of 2025 | The Signal Ep 5
FRIDAY, JANUARY 02, 2026
In this special Year in Review episode of #TheSignal, we cut through the noise to examine
the stories from Thailand that defined the year — not just in headlines, but in impact.
New cyber decree ‘not enough’ as fake apps spread and mule accounts persist, consumer council warns
FRIDAY, JANUARY 02, 2026
Thailand’s second cyber protection decree has not reduced online fraud, with fake apps and mule accounts still widespread, prompting calls for faster takedowns, shared liability and delayed-transfer safeguards.
Widespread PM2.5 exceedances were recorded across Bangkok, with several central districts seeing the highest concentrations and health warnings issued for both the public and at-risk groups.
From gold to bargain, fans dive into durian frenzy in Malaysia as prices bottom out
FRIDAY, JANUARY 02, 2026
To attract customers, vendors in Petaling Jaya have rolled out competitive deals, including: four Musang King durians for RM99, buy four and get one free, RM133 for one bag of Musang King durians, RM100 for one bag of mixed durians (excluding Musang King and Black Thorn).