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THAILAND

The Unscripted Billionaire: When Silence Speaks Louder Than Times Square

Published on 13/02/2026

» In the loudest place on Earth  amid the screaming billboards and chaos of Times Square  the most powerful statement made this week didn't require a microphone.

THAILAND

Anutin dismisses 'sick man of Asia' label for Thailand

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/02/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence in Thailand's economic outlook following the recent general election, rejecting foreign media portrayals that labelled the country the "sick man" of Asia.

BUSINESS

Election result to keep foreign funds flowing

Business, Published on 13/02/2026

» Stock market analysts expect foreign funds to keep flowing into Thailand as the decisive general election outcome signals stronger political stability and reduces the risk of extreme populist policies, keeping fiscal discipline intact.

OPINION

Time to guard schools

Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/02/2026

» The school shooting in Songkhla on Wednesday is a stark reminder that schools -- which should be the safest of places -- remain vulnerable to gun attacks.

OPINION

Implications of conservative triumph

Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 13/02/2026

» The incumbent and conservative Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has surprisingly swept Thailand's Feb 8 election with a commanding win. With the previously poll-leading and progressive People's Party (PP) coming in a distant second, Thailand appears headed for a conservative coalition government revolving around BJT and like-minded junior partners. Known for its conservative stance and being pro-status quo, it would not be surprising if the BJT-led coalition government, led by Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul, were not challenged by the Constitutional Court, the Election Commission, and other supervisory agencies, which have derailed and dissolved reform-minded winning parties in the past.

BUSINESS

CIMBT predicts H2 gains after government forms

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/02/2026

» The Thai economy will start to recover in the second half of 2026, depending on how soon the new members of parliament are endorsed, as the Bank of Thailand is unlikely to cut interest rates for the entire year in order to prop up economic growth, says CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT).

BUSINESS

Russia and Thailand among top Lunar New Year destinations

Published on 12/02/2026

» HONG KONG - More Chinese tourists are expected ​to travel overseas during next week’s extra-long Lunar New Year break, ‌with top destinations ranging from Russia and Australia to Thailand and South Korea, travel agencies say, but Japan has lost some of its appeal.

WORLD

Violent protests greet Argentine labour reforms

AFP, Published on 12/02/2026

» BUENOS AIRES - Argentine workers hurled stones and bottle bombs Wednesday at police who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets as a protest against proposed labour reforms turned briefly violent.

BUSINESS

$100m loan to help cut emissions at Thai industrial estates

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2026

» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has secured a $100-million loan from the World Bank to support projects to cut carbon dioxide emissions at industrial parks as well as trade carbon credits.

BUSINESS

Optimism over new government's budget

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026

» The World Bank expects the formation of Thailand's new government and the disbursement of the fiscal 2027 budget to proceed on schedule, helping the country to achieve economic growth of 1.6% this year.