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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.

WORLD

Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva as US signals progress

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» GENEVA — Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington's top envoy signalled optimism in its bid to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.

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. 

OPINION

Power of people’s hope

Published on 18/02/2026

» Thailand's general election may have closed on Feb 8, but the fallout is still unfolding.

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

Call for new stimulus for EV sales

Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/02/2026

» Thailand's automotive industry is urging the government to introduce new, non-monetary measures to stimulate demand for electric vehicles (EVs), including battery EVs (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs).

BUSINESS

Thais urged to go global amid volatile markets

Business, 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.