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People’s Party apologises after candidate jailed for rape
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The People’s Party has apologised to the victim after its constituency MP candidate in Maha Sarakham was sentenced to prison for drugging and raping a woman, acknowledging failures in its screening process and vowing to tighten its vetting procedures.
Generali launches Health Plan with Extra 50% Coverage for Critical Illness
Published on 19/02/2026
» Generali Insurance (Thailand) is making a full-scale move into the premium health insurance market with the launch of its new product, “GEN HEALTH PREMIER”, under the concept of Beyond Lump Sum. The plan is designed to go beyond the limitations of traditional lump-sum plans with enhanced premium features, while addressing the lifestyles of consumers who value comprehensive and long-term cost-effective coverage. It targets both customers seeking premium-level health insurance that matches high-end medical services and expatriates working or residing in Thailand who require all-in-one coverage under a single policy. The product is offered exclusively through Generali Insurance brokers only.
Two celebrity ‘bosses’ of iCon Group indicted
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Attorney General has indicted celebrities Yuranunt “Sam” Pamornmontri and Pechaya “Min” Wattanamontree on charges of fraud and running a pyramid scheme in connection with the iCon Group scandal, saying their actions as “bosses” clearly indicated a position beyond mere presenters.
Review of 'vertical' medical centre plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Ministry of Transport has ordered a review of the land development plan in the Bang Sue area to develop a "vertical" medical centre equipped with transport connectivity and a railway system.
Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Blind to the truth
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/02/2026
» Re: "DLT to allow online licence renewals", (BP, Feb 17).
'Russian Seasons' chooses Thailand for Southeast Asian cultural debut
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/02/2026
» 'Russian Seasons" has chosen Thailand to debut its unique 21st-century cultural diplomacy project in Southeast Asia.
Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
A 'Wuthering' with no 'Heights'
Published on 18/02/2026
» Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights (2026) is more of its own thing than an adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel. Visually spectacular with a clear, visionary direction, it captures only a fragment of its source material — borrowing the character names, settings and a plot point from the book that serves more as a complement to Brontë's classic rather than a whole recreation.
Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East
Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026
» DUBAI — The departure of the chief executive of Dubai port giant DP World is the biggest fallout in the Middle East from US Department of Justice documents which show that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein tried to build a powerful network of political figures and business leaders across the region.