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Cambodia to join Trump’s Board of Peace as founding member: Hun Manet
Cambodia to join Trump’s Board of Peace as founding member: Hun Manet
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
Hun Manet said Cambodia’s three-year founding role carries no financial obligation, stressing that only permanent members must pay the $1 billion contribution.TAIA targets 1.5m vehicle output in 2026; exports seen flat at 950,000
TAIA targets 1.5m vehicle output in 2026; exports seen flat at 950,000
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
The Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA) has set a 2026 production target of 1.5 million vehicles, slightly up from 2025, with exports expected to remain steady at 950,000 units.Seoul court sentences former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months for bribery
Seoul court sentences former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months for bribery
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
South Korean court on Wednesday (January 28) sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for taking Chanel handbags and a diamond pendant from Unification Church figures in exchange for political favours.ONWR flags 7 provinces for high-tide watch from Jan 31-Feb 4, warns of flooding and saltwater intrusion
ONWR flags 7 provinces for high-tide watch from Jan 31-Feb 4, warns of flooding and saltwater intrusion
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
Thailand’s Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned low-lying riverside communities to prepare for high tides from Jan 31 to Feb 4, 2026, with northeast monsoon conditions potentially causing overflow in vulnerable areas and worsening saltwater intrusion that could affect tap-water quality.BoT to tighten checks on large cash withdrawals in new anti-grey funds push
BoT to tighten checks on large cash withdrawals in new anti-grey funds push
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
The central bank is preparing fresh measures to curb “grey” money flows and mule accounts by asking commercial banks to flag and report large cash withdrawals—expected at around 3–5 million baht—along with the stated purpose of the cash.Q1 revenue beats target, but net intake dips as Finance Ministry speeds up corporate tax refunds
Q1 revenue beats target, but net intake dips as Finance Ministry speeds up corporate tax refunds
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
Thailand’s Finance Ministry reports gross revenue collection of 767.9 billion baht in Q1 FY2026, up 5.9% year-on-year and above target by 3.4%, while net revenue missed the goal as the government accelerated corporate income tax refunds worth 38.6 billion baht to boost business liquidity.DGA: Use Thang Rath to show electronic driving licence to vote
DGA: Use Thang Rath to show electronic driving licence to vote
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
The Digital Government Development Agency says voters can use the “Thang Rath” app to display an electronic driving licence for identity verification at polling stations for advance voting on 1 February and the election on 8 February 2026.NSC chief files complaint against Hun Sen, son, seeking asset seizure: report
NSC chief files complaint against Hun Sen, son, seeking asset seizure: report
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
Thailand’s National Security Council secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad has filed a complaint with police in Surin against Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and his father, Hun Sen, seeking Interpol action, according to a report by veteran military affairs journalist Wassana Nanuam.