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THAILAND

Khanom krok named Thailand’s best dessert of 2026

Online Reporters, Published on 25/02/2026

» Khanom krok, or coconut rice pancakes, has been ranked Thailand’s No.1 dessert of 2026 by TasteAtlas, a globally recognised culinary platform often described as a “world food atlas”.

OPINION

Unlocking Thai competitiveness

Oped, Published on 25/02/2026

» Regulatory reform is an urgent priority in restoring growth to Thailand's emerging economy. Rigid rules and excessive red tape have become significant structural barriers to private sector development. Evidence from several key industries demonstrates that outdated, fragmented legislation continues to constrain competitiveness.

BUSINESS

Plan to tax gold imports stokes Thai industry criticism

Published on 23/02/2026

» Gold traders strongly oppose the Customs Department’s plan to ask the incoming government to impose import duties on gold, warning that Thailand could lose its status as a gold trading hub if the measure is implemented. They added that gold is now regarded as an investment asset rather than a commodity subject to tariffs.

BUSINESS

Using credit scores to gauge interest

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2026

» For decades, Thai banks have relied on borrowers' monthly income to decide how much interest they should pay on personal loans. Now an individual's credit score can help determine interest rates, a shift that could reshape how consumers borrow and how banks manage risk.

WORLD

Russian missile barrage hits energy, railways across Ukraine

AFP, Published on 22/02/2026

» KYIV - Russia fired scores of missiles and drones at targets across Ukraine on Sunday, crashing into energy and rail infrastructure and residential buildings, just two days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

WORLD

Small US firms wary but hopeful amid tariff upheaval

AFP, Published on 21/02/2026

» WASHINGTON - Small American businesses warned on Friday that a tougher trade landscape was here to stay, as the Supreme Court’s rejection of sweeping tariffs was quickly followed by President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose new duties.

BUSINESS

Local shabu-shabu competition projected to bubble over

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/02/2026

» The shabu-shabu/sukiyaki buffet sector in Thailand is gearing up for more intense competition this year, according to Miracle Planet Co Ltd, an operator of the Lucky Suki and Lucky Barbecue brands.

THAILAND

Consumer group files suit over new Bangkok city plan

Published on 20/02/2026

» The Thailand Consumers Council has filed a lawsuit with the Central Administrative Court against five state agencies involved in drafting and approving the new Bangkok city plan, seeking an injunction to suspend the process and revoke the draft altogether.

WORLD

Victorious Takaichi promises 'strong and prosperous' Japan

AFP, Published on 20/02/2026

» TOKYO — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Friday to make Japan "strong and prosperous", while hitting out at China and pledging to keep "hitting the growth button" following her party landslide election win.