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THAILAND

Reinventing the ‘Sick Man’: Aman Modi’s Blueprint for Thailand’s Next Act

Published on 20/02/2026

» After Thailand’s high-stakes election in February 2026, the kingdom finds itself at a crossroads. With GDP growth languishing at 1.6%—the lowest in the region—and household debt strangling the domestic engine, the "Sick Man of Asia" label has become a difficult reality to ignore.

BUSINESS

Sovereign technology key to national security, say pundits

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/02/2026

» Thailand must develop its own sovereign technology and innovative infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth, say tech researchers and a military official.

BUSINESS

Foreign investment applications rise 46% in January

Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2026

» Foreign investment applications under the Foreign Business Act were robust in January, with a total investment value of 33.8 billion baht, up 46% year-on-year, driven mainly by investors from China, Japan and Singapore.

BUSINESS

AI and the digital productivity boom

Business, Published on 19/02/2026

» Across Southeast Asia, a new wave of digital productivity is reshaping how economies grow, compete and innovate, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the centre of this transformation. No longer just a supporting tool, AI is becoming foundational infrastructure, much like roads, electricity and telecom once were.

WORLD

Germany losing enthusiasm for European fighter jet plan

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» BERLIN - Germany does not need the same new fighter jets as France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, signalling that Berlin could abandon a flagship joint defence project for Europe.

WORLD

Afghan woman's boutique brightens Bamiyan

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» BAMIYAN (AFGHANISTAN) - With women banned from most jobs in Afghanistan, an embroidery boutique run by 22-year-old Rahima Alavi is a surprising and treasured sight in Bamiyan.

BUSINESS

Thai industrial sentiment rises in January

Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026

» ⁠Thailand's industrial sentiment ​index rose in ​January due ‌to government measures and tourism, the Federation of Thai Industries reported on ​Wednesday.

THAILAND

Daimler Truck Appoints CIBB as Official Distributor for Thailand’s Mercedes-Benz Trucks & Buses

Published on 17/02/2026

» Bangkok, Thailand - Daimler Truck, a global leader in commercial vehicles, has announced the appointment of Chance Inter Business Body Builder Co., Ltd. (CIBB) as the official general distributor of Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses in Thailand. The move is part of a major organizational restructuring designed to clearly separate the management of the Mercedes-Benz and FUSO brands, enhancing operational agility and supporting long-term growth in Thailand’s logistics and transportation sectors.

BUSINESS

Food industry growth fuelled by health

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 17/02/2026

» The Thai food industry is continuing to grow this year, particularly in the healthy food sector focused on promoting longevity. Innovation is crucial to developing new offerings that meet consumer demand, say food industry veterans.