KARIWA — The world's biggest nuclear power plant is set to restart on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns among residents.

The Bank of Thailand will ‌introduce ​a cap on gold trading by ‌Jan 29 in order to ease upward pressure on the baht, governor Vitai Ratanakorn ⁠said on Wednesday.

The Bhumjaithai Party of caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received the biggest donations in November, 58 million baht to be exact, while the opposition People's Party received 1.5 million baht, according to the Election Commission (EC).

A powerful geomagnetic storm is currently impacting Thailand following solar activity on Monday, prompting warnings about potential disruptions to satellites, the global positioning system (GPS) and aviation communications.

Prada showcased their Autumn/Winter 2026 Menswear Collection earlier this Sunday during the on-going Milan Fashion Week. Co-creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons commemorates the spirit of the show’s title “Before And Next” through exploring new designs with echoes of the past.

TRANG: A rare bowmouth guitarfish, also known as a shark ray and locally dubbed Ronin fish (ปลาโรนิน), has been spotted swimming in shallow waters, prompting marine officials to warn the public that harming the protected species carries penalties as severe as those for killing a black panther.

SEOUL — A South Korean ‌court on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in jail for charges ‌including engaging in a key action of insurrection concerning ex-President ‌Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law in December 2024.

The United States and NATO will come to an agreement on the future of Greenland that will satisfy both sides, U.S. President Donald Trump told a press conference on Tuesday, while members of his administration said the U.S. could impose tariffs on the Europeans if they don't agree to his demands. - REUTERS

Britain's government gave approval on Tuesday for China to build its largest embassy in Europe in London, hoping to improve ties with Beijing despite British and U.S. politicians' warnings that it could be used as a base for spying. - REUTERS

Venezuelans shopping at an iconic municipal market in southern Caracas on Tuesday (January 20) said soaring prices and weak wages continue to squeeze household budgets, even as some expressed cautious optimism over a new political chapter. - REUTERS