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UK science fund helps Thai talent
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 26/02/2026
» British Council Thailand says international collaboration in the education sector will address Thailand's productivity, one of the country's main economic challenges.
'Lawyer Tum' asset grab bid under review
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is examining the Civil Court's decision this week to dismiss the state's petition to seize assets belonging to Sittra Biabungkerd, known as "Lawyer Tum", and his wife, valued at 71–74 million baht.
Borders, scams and stalled trust
News, Published on 26/02/2026
» Over 10 years ago, I had the privilege of serving as president of the Human Rights Council during a pivotal moment of institutional review. I still recall our retreat in Bangkok, where we gathered for frank and candid conversations. We did not resolve every issue then.
Thai central bank unexpectedly cuts policy rate
Published on 25/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) unexpectedly cut its key interest rate at a review on Wednesday, as it seeks to further support the economy facing challenges including US tariff uncertainty and a strengthening baht.
Google highlights AI-driven Play security gains in 2025
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 25/02/2026
» Google has published its 2025 annual security report, detailing how artificial intelligence (AI) has strengthened protections across Google Play and the wider Android app ecosystem, as the company seeks to bolster trust among billions of Android users worldwide.
May parole for Thaksin
Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2026
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible to apply for parole in May, in accordance with regulations requiring inmates to serve two-thirds of their sentence, said Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
CAAT rejigs screenings at all airports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is to allow airport security to inspect suspicious checked baggage without the passenger being present, as part of a broader overhaul of the country's aviation security standards. Such inspections will begin on Oct 16.
Unlocking Thai competitiveness
Oped, Published on 25/02/2026
» Regulatory reform is an urgent priority in restoring growth to Thailand's emerging economy. Rigid rules and excessive red tape have become significant structural barriers to private sector development. Evidence from several key industries demonstrates that outdated, fragmented legislation continues to constrain competitiveness.
Barcode vote row
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/02/2026
» Re: "Barcodes may make poll void", (BP, Feb 20). With due respect to those prominent legal scholars, especially Prof Wissanu Krea-ngam, the presence of barcodes and QR codes printed on each ballot paper could render the entire general election process void.
Digital community projects under review
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/02/2026
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is revising the Net Pracharat project to provide free WiFi for 24,700 villages, as well as the Community Digital Centres project that has developed 2,222 centres nationwide, in a bid to restructure them.