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OPINION

Border traders need help

Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2026

» After months of suffering in silence, businesses along the Thai-Cambodian border are finally starting to speak up, saying the security measures implemented in the wake of the armed clashes between the two countries -- including border closures -- have dealt a heavy blow to their livelihoods.

OPINION

The gist of Thai politics over 20 years

Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/02/2026

» Thailand's democratic institutions have been repressed and kept weak to the point that confusion still prevails almost two weeks after the Feb 8 election, which purportedly showed a clear victory for the ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. On the one hand, Mr Anutin and BJT stalwarts are busy forming a coalition government with other parties. On the other hand, fraud allegations from civil society groups and the opposition People's Party have reached a critical mass with the plausibility that the recent vote might be nullified to pave the way for a new poll.

BUSINESS

Conveyor belt sushi rises as Japanese dining cools

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/02/2026

» Conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Thailand have growth potential, while the overall Japanese restaurant sector is expected to see flat growth this year, says MAI-listed Maguro Group Plc.

WORLD

Former prince Andrew arrested in misconduct probe

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» LONDON - The inexorable fall from grace of the former prince Andrew has reached an extraordinary new low as he has become the first member of the UK royal family to be arrested in the modern era.

THAILAND

Thai Union Group posts record 18.9% gross margin in FY2025, EPS up 7.2%-time high of 18.9%

Published on 19/02/2026

» Sales volumes grew to 908,000 metric tonnes following eight quarters of consecutive growth

WORLD

General strike protests labour reforms in Argentina

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» BUENOS AIRES - Argentine President Javier Milei faces the fourth general strike of his term Thursday, this time by workers protesting a labour reform bill pushed by the budget-slashing president and set to be debated in parliament.

LIFE

Rockers U2 take aim at ICE and Putin in new songs

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» LONDON — Irish rockers U2 released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade on Wednesday, featuring a collaboration with singer Ed Sheeran and a Ukrainian musician and soldier.

LEARNING

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.

SUSTAINABILITY

More firms join SETCarbon platform

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026

» Thailand is accelerating efforts to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and orchestrating a climate transition, which are rapidly reshaping capital markets and prompting the Stock Exchange of Thailand to expand banking alliances to strengthen sustainable finance access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

OPINION

For buses, safety first

Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2026

» The government's attempt to raise the standards of public buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) by means of a "safety rating list" is welcome news, despite being long overdue.