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Bangkok Post·Saturday, January 17, 2026

Bangkok Post - Saturday, January 17, 2026

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04

Smog to persist for a week

Toxic haze continued to blanket Bangkok and large parts of the country, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exceeding safe limits in 45 provinces nationwide, authorities said, warning that unhealthy air conditions could persist until Jan 23.

06

Thailand Privilege Card vows to uphold strict screening

Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has pledged not to allow individuals with suspicious backgrounds or links to grey businesses to use its membership as a cover, and is preparing to discuss with the government ways to mitigate the impact of new tax measures on long-stay foreigners with overseas income.

07

Italian-Thai projects halted after fatal accidents

The Ministry of Transport on Friday ​ordered a 15-day construction halt on 14 contracts involving Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) as well as other large-scale projects overseen by the ministry, as it conducts safety inspections after two fatal crane accidents in two days.

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