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Rising to the AI challenge
Many Thais have adopted it, but few have devised innovative solutions to meet local needs, writes Mongkol Bangprapa
5 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
North fires its first missiles of 2026
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast yesterday, South Korea's military said, marking its first launch of the year just hours before South Korean President Lee Jae-myung was due to depart for China for a summit.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Pakistani students plead for Afghan border to re-open
Three months after clashes shut the border, hundreds remain stranded, with no clear route home, writes AFP
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Quick Ekstrom takes Dakar prologue in Ford one-two
Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom made a quick start to the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Saturday by leading a Ford one-two, the manufacturer's first, in the 22km prologue to the main event.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Gold momentum continues amid safe-haven demand
Gold kick-started the New Year on a strong note last Friday, resuming its rally after ending 2025 with gains of 64%, the largest since 1979, though prices were down from the week before.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Swiatek rejects 'Battle of Sexes'
World No.2 Iga Swiatek said women’s tennis was strong enough to thrive without controversial gender-based singles matches like the recent “Battle of the Sexes” between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Maduro in jail, Trump vows to 'run' Caracas
Venezuela now 'under US control'
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Poll is a test of courage
Thailand has now entered election campaign mode, with barely a month before the next general election takes place on Feb 8.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Superstar Curry lifts Warriors in return
Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 20 of his 31 points in a dazzling third quarter to propel the Warriors to a 123-114 NBA victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Junta set to release over 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty
Myanmar's junta said yesterday it would release more than 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country's Independence Day.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Digital growth to support static prospects in 2026
Thailand’s challenging economic outlook in 2026 is partly offset by continued growth in the digital economy and a much-needed digital transformation of large and mid-sized companies, according to Sigve Brekke, group chief executive of True Corporation.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
How world order looks after 2025
For mathematicians, 2025 may stand out as a \"perfect square\": 45 multiplied by 45, a rare symmetry.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Climate change reshaping economic outlook
Climate change is no longer limited to shifting weather patterns, but is a growing force reshaping Thailand’s economic outlook in 2026, according to Treethep Palakavong Na Ayudhya, chief executive of Global Carbon Corporation, a local greenhouse gas management consultancy.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
PP denies anti-military stance, vows to press on with reforms
The People's Party (PP) has rejected criticism accusing it of undermining the military, asserting strong support for troops defending sovereignty and public security as nationalism gains momentum.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Malaysia, India slam Grok for images
Elon Musk's Grok is facing mounting criticism and the threat of government action worldwide after the artificial intelligence chatbot generated sexualised images - including of minors - on social media platform X in response to user prompts.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
UK, France strike IS site in Palmyra, Syria
The British Ministry of Defence said it worked with France on Saturday night to strike an underground facility in Syria believed to have been used by the Islamic State group to store weapons.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Classy Root and Brook grind Aussies down
England dig in after early fall of wickets
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
US team to join Paris talks on security, says Zelensky
US negotiators will join European leaders in Paris tomorrow in the latest effort to hammer out postwar security guarantees for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Fencing queen Saysunee targets double on home stage
Wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana is targeting two gold medals at the upcoming Asean Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Seal of approval
BYD's new plug-in hybrid estate is a lot of bang for your buck
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
China, Russia condemn Maduro ouster
BEIJING: China and Russia were among the first to condemn the US military operation that led to the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, denouncing what they described as a violation of international law and national sovereignty.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Foreign investment must be a priority
In addition to short-term stimulus measures to revitalise a subdued economy, the new government should prioritise long-term structural and growth-oriented strategies to lift Thailand's competitiveness, particularly compared with neighbouring countries, says the Thai unit of crypto exchange giant Binance.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Isles win in OT, spoiling Matthews' historic goal for Maple Leafs
Auston Matthews became the Toronto Maple Leafs’ all-time leading goal scorer on Saturday night, but Matthew Schaefer scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, as the New York Islanders earned a 4-3 win in Elmont, New York.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
AI, profits, Fed seen as keys to US stocks in '26
S&P 500 posts third straight banner year
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
What if you take away the slingshot?
The latest ceasefire in the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia is welcome news and hopefully signals an end to the displacement of thousands and tragic loss of life on both sides.
5 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Property market on course for further stagnation
Developers face a prolonged period of economic uncertainty heading into 2026, with household debt, weak purchasing power and unpredictable risks shaping business decisions, says Kessara Thanyalakpark, managing director of SET-listed Sena Development.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Long-term structural issues hobble Thailand's growth
Thailand's economy has been mired in a prolonged period of low growth.
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Stray shells hamper villagers’ return
Heartbreak as locals find homes bombed, writes Surachai Piragsa
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Call for more stimulus to revive flagging economy
With global and domestic headwinds pressuring the Thai economy this year, the new government should consider “focused domestic intervention” measures to enhance tourism and attract foreign investments in specific sectors, says the Thai unit of German insurer Allianz.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Competitiveness hinges on embracing sustainability
While the global economy is set to stabilise this year, uncertainty lingers given shifting trade policies, tariff structures and the urgent need for climate action.
1 min |