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World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval
AFP, Published on 01/03/2026
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The 100-day countdown to the biggest World Cup in history gets under way on Tuesday against a chaotic backdrop of global unrest, from US-Israeli strikes on Iran to surging violence in Mexico and anxiety over Donald Trump's domestic agenda.
Mantis shrimp eyed as Trat tourism booster
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 28/02/2026
» Trat province plans to stage “World Mantis Shrimp Day” and make it an annual festival along with a river travel route, in order to stimulate the local economy and tourism in the eastern province.
Dual pricing as Thailand's tourism dilemma
Online Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» Thailand welcomed 32.9 million foreign visitors in 2025, a 7.23% decline from the year before. In the second episode of Bangkok Post’s Why Bangkok, the series turns its lens on one of tourism’s most persistent grievances: dual pricing.
Contactless payments coming to four MRT lines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» A new connectivity scheme led by the Transport Ministry is set to implement contactless payments across four MRT railway lines to expand the common ticketing system from June 1.
Oil slick threatens tourism, triggers marine life worries
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has reiterated concerns over ongoing environmental damage around Mu Koh Racha in Phuket after large quantities of oil washed ashore following the sinking of the Panama-flagged cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC on Feb 7.
Asian shares poised for best February on record
Business, Published on 28/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares were mixed yesterday as concerns about technology company valuations and geopolitical hotspots weighed on sentiment. But the MSCI Asia Pacific Index has gained 7.1% this month, making it the best February performance on record.
Thais, other visitors to Japan will have to apply for immigration approval
Published on 27/02/2026
» Visitors to Japan, including Thai nationals, will be required to secure an online immigration approval first before travelling to the East Asian country as it tightens security and screens overstayers and illegal migrants.
British chef and wife threatened, robbed in Chon Buri
Published on 27/02/2026
» CHON BURI — A gang of three hooded men armed with knives robbed a British chef and his Thai wife at their house in Bang Lamung district on Thursday night, stealing a safe containing more than 2 million baht in cash before fleeing in a pickup truck.
Love or lie?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/02/2026
» According to the Royal Thai Police, there were 5,164 cases of romance scams with damages of over 1.6 billion baht from online crimes reported between 2022 and 2024. To raise awareness of romance scams, COFACT (Collaborative Fact Checking) organised the forum “Love Or Lie? Exposing Romance Scams on Valentine's Day”.
Thailand’s 2026 growth outlook improves to 2.1%, despite structural headwinds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/02/2026
» Thailand’s economic outlook for 2026 has improved modestly, though growth is expected to remain subdued, according to TRIS Rating.