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THAILAND

Hospital funds squeeze weighs on minister

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2026

» A deepening liquidity crisis among state hospitals has intensified pressure on the new Public Health Minister to overhaul the universal healthcare system, as medical groups warn that financial instability is spreading across the country's public health network.

BUSINESS

SME loans to be aided by programmes

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/02/2026

» Despite weak loan growth in the banking sector, economists believe existing schemes will be sufficient to support lending for two years, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BUSINESS

Hat Yai tourism reels as Chinese New Year bookings plunge

Online Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026

» HAT YAI - The Chinese New Year in Hat Yai has been markedly subdued this year, with room bookings plunging and many businesses still closed months after last year’s flood, local hotel and tourism operators said on Sunday,

WORLD

Australia pledges $2.7bn to speed up nuclear submarine shipyard

Reuters, Published on 15/02/2026

» SYDNEY - Australia ⁠said ⁠on Sunday it would ​spend A$3.9 billion (US $2.76 billion) to progress construction of a ​shipyard that will help ‌deliver nuclear-powered submarines under the trilateral AUKUS defence pact with the US and Britain.

THAILAND

Thai–Chinese high-speed rail phase 1 hits 51%

News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026

» The first phase of the Thai–Chinese high-speed rail project has reached 51.74% progress, says the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

OPINION

Corruption keeps getting worse

Editorial, Published on 15/02/2026

» Everyone knows corruption in Thailand is bad, but few realise how bad. By global standards, Thailand is slipping into the bottom tier.

BUSINESS

Billionaire Sarath’s Gulf doubles Kbank stake

Published on 14/02/2026

» Gulf Development Plc, controlled by billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi, has doubled its stake in Kasikornbank Plc to become the Thai commercial lender’s largest shareholder.

BUSINESS

SET rides wave of post-poll optimism

Business, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed the first month of 2026 with high hopes for an election-themed rally. Market-cap leader DELTA turned positive again, pushing the SET up more than 20 points in the first week of the year, while positive sentiment about artificial intelligence (AI) on Wall Street spread to Asia.

BUSINESS

Asian shares retreat ahead of Lunar New Year break

Business, Published on 14/02/2026

» RECAP: Asian equities pulled back from record highs on Friday as traders locked in gains and pared positions ahead of a week-long holiday in Chinese markets. Wall Street risk appetite ebbed as traders started to look at AI-related impacts on the broader economy.

BUSINESS

Big C allots B8bn for new branches

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 14/02/2026

» Big C Supercenter Plc plans to invest up to 8 billion baht for new branch openings and the renovation of outlets across Thailand.