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BUSINESS

AXA Thailand aims for double-digit uptick

Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 20/02/2026

» AXA Insurance Thailand is targeting double-digit growth in 2026, driven by expansion in health and commercial lines, with an executive citing last year's Hat Yai floods as a wake-up call that underscored rising protection needs in Thailand.

BUSINESS

Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/02/2026

» Thailand's life insurance industry is on track for a milestone year, with total premiums for both life and non-life projected to exceed 1 trillion baht for the first time, driven by strong growth in health and critical illness coverage despite lingering economic headwinds.

BUSINESS

Analysts warn disruption could slow GDP growth

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/02/2026

» The Thai economy could continue its growth trajectory and expand by 3% a year if the incoming Bhumjaithai-led coalition administration can complete its four-year term, say economists, though they warned any disruption in government formation might cause GDP growth to slide below 1.5% this year.

BUSINESS

Tour operators insist on VAT relief

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2026

» Outbound tour operators will continue to push for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from overseas tour packages sold to local travellers, arguing the charge is redundant given other taxes paid at destinations.

OPINION

Fix Thailand's data confusion

Oped, Published on 20/02/2026

» Thailand has made significant strides in building a data governance framework, most notably through the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2019. Data now underpins how citizens exercise their rights, how governments deliver services, how businesses innovate, and ultimately, how democracy is sustained.

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.

WORLD

Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» PARIS - Iran's atomic energy chief on Thursday said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warnings that there were "many reasons" to strike the Islamic republic.

WORLD

UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» GENEVA — Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, the United Nations (UN) reported on Thursday.

WORLD

Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» PARIS - Iran’s atomic energy chief on Thursday said “no country can deprive Iran of the right” to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warning that there were “many reasons” to strike the Islamic republic.