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THAILAND

ITC’s 2025 sales grew to THB 18.2 billion, with THB 3.4 billion in adjusted net profit

Published on 18/02/2026

» Bangkok – 18 February 2026 – i-Tail Corporation PCL (ITC), a global leader in the pet food industry, reported strong full-year 2025 results, with full-year sales in U.S. dollar terms growing by 9.2% year-on-year to USD 554 million, while sales in Thai baht increased to THB 18.2 billion, up 2.8% year-on-year. Adjusted net profit stood at THB 3.4 billion (excluding transformation costs), demonstrating disciplined execution and sustained demand across key markets despite a challenging global economic environment. The board approved a full-year dividend of THB 0.85 per share, representing a payout ratio of 85.6%.

THAILAND

Vietnamese held in Trat after fleeing scam gang in Cambodia

Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 18/02/2026

» TRAT – Six Vietnamese people have been taken into custody after crossing illegally through barbed wire into Thailand, reportedly to escape a scam gang that forced them to work and physically abused them in Cambodia.

THAILAND

Teacher arrested for duping boys into filming pornography

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/02/2026

» A male computer teacher at a school in Chon Buri has been arrested for duping many male students, mostly aged 14, into filming pornographic content of themselves and sending it to him in exchange for a promised payment of 10,000 baht, which he failed to pay. 

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

Gunman at large, schools in Pathum Thani closed

Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026

» PATHUM THANI: Police are on the hunt for a gunman who shot an emergency vehicle in Chon Buri earlier this week. He is believed to be in hiding in Lat Lum Kaeo district of the province north of Bangkok, and as a measure of precaution many schools in the area are closed on Wednesday, as he reportedly threatened to harm children.

BUSINESS

Thais urged to go global amid volatile markets

Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2026

» Global markets will remain volatile as shifting US economic policies, an evolving interest rate cycle, an uneven global recovery, and persistent geopolitical risks normalise market swings, warns Maybank Securities (Thailand).

BUSINESS

Tourism's 2-speed economy

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2026

» Tourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.

BUSINESS

CP Group touts tech strategy

Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 18/02/2026

» Charoen Pokphand Group is accelerating its move towards technology-driven operating models, a shift that could help the firm deal with an evolving business landscape.

SPORTS

Stars ride tuk-tuk, soak up Thai culture

Sports, Published on 18/02/2026

» Chon Buri: Thai star Pajaree Anannarukarn joined Lydia Ko of New Zealand, He Muni of China, Yuri Yoshida of Japan, and Benedetta Moresco of Italy in a vibrant pre-tournament celebration of Thai culture yesterday, as the international stars traded fairways for tuk-tuks ahead of the 2026 Honda LPGA Thailand.

THAILAND

Zoo clarifies welfare of 'Moo Deng'

News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026

» Chon Buri: Khao Kheow Open Zoo has issued a statement addressing concerns over the living conditions of viral baby pygmy hippo "Moo Deng" while announcing plans for a habitat expansion.