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Bodo/Glimt knock Inter out of Champions League
AFP, Published on 25/02/2026
» Bodo/Glimt, the modest outfit from north of the Arctic Circle, were looking to follow up their stunning 3-1 win last week in Norway in the first leg of their knockout phase play-off tie.Inter, the three-time European champions who are currently 10 points clear at the top of Serie A, were expected to pummel their visitors in an attempt to turn the tie around. But Bodo/Glimt survived at the back before finishing off the tie in the second half.Jens Petter Hauge, who played for AC Milan in 2020/21, gave his team the lead just before the hour mark after a mistake by Manuel Akanji had allowed Ole Blomberg in for an initial shot which was saved.Hakon Evjen made it 2-0 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate, leaving Inter with too much to do, even if Alessandro Bastoni pulled one back with a shot that just crossed the line.Bodo/Glimt, who had won four Norwegian Eliteserien titles in five years before finishing as runners-up last season to Viking Stavanger, are the first side from the country to go so far in Europe’s elite club competition since Rosenborg reached the quarter-finals in 1997.“For us it’s been unbelievable. We knew it would be very hard against Inter who are a very strong team and played in the final last season,” said Hauge.They will find out their last-16 opponents on Friday but already know it will either be Sporting of Portugal or Manchester City next — they defeated City 3-1 at home last month during the league phase.What makes their success all the more striking is that Kjetil Knutsen’s team are currently in their off-season, with the Norwegian league ending in late November and the new campaign not beginning until mid-March.For Inter, exiting at this stage is a bitter blow after they made the final last season only to suffer a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain.Sorloth hat-trickNewcastle followed their 6-1 win away to Qarabag in Azerbaijan in last week’s first leg with a 3-2 victory in the return at St James’ Park, as Eddie Howe’s team ensured there will be six English clubs in the next round.Sandro Tonali and Joelinton both scored inside the opening six minutes, leaving Qarabag facing another heavy defeat.However, Camilo Duran pulled one back early in the second half. Sven Botman headed in Newcastle’s third, but Elvin Jafarguliyev made it 3-2 as he followed in to score after Marko Jankovic’s penalty was saved.Newcastle can now look forward to a heavyweight tie in the next round against either Chelsea or Barcelona.“I think if you look at the score over the two legs it’s been fantastic from the players even though today feels like a bit of a hollow win for us,” said Howe.Atletico had been held to a 3-3 draw by Club Brugge in Belgium last week but they ran out 4-1 winners in Tuesday’s return in the Spanish capital to advance 7-4 on aggregate.Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth was the star of the show with a hat-trick, including the opener midway through the first half which came from a long kick downfield by goalkeeper Jan Oblak.Joel Ordonez headed the away side level before the break, but USA international Johnny Cardoso restored Atletico’s lead just after the interval.Sorloth scored his second and Atletico’s third on the night on 76 minutes after a brilliant one-two between Ademola Lookman and Antoine Griezmann. Sorloth then completed his hat-trick to round out the scoring with his 15th of the season in all competitions.Diego Simeone’s team will play either Tottenham Hotspur or Liverpool in the next round.“I’m not thinking about Liverpool or Tottenham, I’m enjoying today’s game and being in the last 16 for another season is very important,” Simeone told the broadcaster Movistar.Meanwhile, Leverkusen followed a 2-0 win away to Olympiacos in Greece last week with a 0-0 draw at home in the return.The 2024 German champions now face a huge test next against either Arsenal or Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.
Traditional media stages 2026 comeback
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/02/2026
» Thailand's media industry spending is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2026 to reach 87.3 billion baht, as brands shift from short-term performance marketing towards a more balanced, structurally driven growth strategy, according to media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI Group).
Tiger Who Came To Tea comes to BKK
Life, Published on 25/02/2026
» Bangkok Theatre Project will bring back the popular UK family favourite The Tiger Who Came To Tea for 10 rounds of West End magic at M Theatre, New Phetchaburi Road.
Queen's Cup Pink Polo debuts youth showjumping competition
Life, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Queen's Cup Pink Polo will return with a vibrant programme of international equestrian sport and charity highlights at Thai Polo and Equestrian Club in Pattaya, Chon Buri, on Saturday from noon to 6pm.
Comfort Thai dishes with a twist
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/02/2026
» Siwilai City Club, Bangkok’s beach club on Central Embassy's Level 5, recently introduced Sala "Chef Waii" Sakdadej, whose restaurant Rasik Local Kitchen in Chiang Mai has a Bib Gourmand distinction, as its new chef partner.
Siam Piwat Debuts First Co-Creation Retail Model, Wins Dual EDGE & Fitwel Certifications
Published on 24/02/2026
» Siam Piwat is redefining the retail landscape with NEXTOPIA at Siam Paragon, the world’s first prototype of a “Co-Creation Retail for Sustainable Lifestyle” model, securing two major international certifications: EDGE Advanced (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) and a 2-star Fitwel rating. This represents Thailand’s first dual recognition for NEXTOPIA, certified for both green building standards and its commitment to design for health, well-being, and quality of life. In addition, NEXTOPIA serves as a prototype of a space powered 100% by clean energy starting in 2026, with plans to expand this initiative to all shopping centres under Siam Piwat by 2030 as part of its roadmap to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
German says deceived by transgender, who stole his money
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 24/02/2026
» PATTAYA — A German man involved in a brawl with five transgenders has told police one of them had stolen a large amount of money after he took him back to his hotel room, mistakenly believing him to be a woman.
Narit upgrades Chalawan to Astronomical Digital Technology and AI Applications Laboratory
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/02/2026
» The National Institute of Astronomical Research of Thailand (Narit) has upgraded its Chalawan high-performance computing system into the Astronomical Digital Technology and AI Applications (ADA) Laboratory, aiming to cultivate a new generation of AI-driven space research.
Decoding the strategy: why economic news is the success equation in the AI-driven investment era
Published on 24/02/2026
» In the current financial landscape, split-second changes can signify investment opportunities or unforeseen risks. The relationship between economic news and trading is no longer merely about monitoring general information; it is the key to unlocking the direction of global capital markets. Institutional investors and professional traders recognise that the systematic integration of economic news into trading strategies is central to sustainable portfolio growth. In an era dominated by algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), understanding the dynamics of economic news allows investors to anticipate market movements and adapt ahead of the curve.
Thai AirAsia to revamp flights to Seoul from May
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/02/2026
» Thai AirAsia will replace Thai AirAsia X in operating direct flights to Seoul from May 1, and aims to increase its domestic market share to 45% from 40% this year, despite intense competition from other low‑cost carriers that are aggressively expanding their fleets.