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THAILAND

Klatham: Local force to national player

Published on 14/02/2026

» One of the biggest surprises of Thailand’s recent general election was the meteoric rise of the Klatham Party, which secured nearly 60 seats nationwide — an outcome no opinion polls had anticipated.

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

Levelling the e-commerce playing field

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has issued new guidelines for the Trade Competition Act of 2017, expected to be published in the Royal Gazette next month, aiming to curb unfair trade practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour in multi-sided platform businesses, with a focus on e-commerce.

THAILAND

People's Party miffed by EC's refusal of recount in Chon Buri

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/02/2026

» The People's Party (PP) yesterday voiced strong disappointment after the Election Commission (EC) declined to order a recount in Chon Buri Constituency 1, urging authorities instead to release detailed vote data to ensure transparency and restore public confidence.

THAILAND

4 Thai women rescued from scam hub

News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026

» Four Thai women allegedly held for ransom in Myanmar's border town of Shwe Kokko have been rescued and returned to Thailand through Mae Sot district, local sources said yesterday.

LIFE

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Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/02/2026

» On a bustling stretch of Bantadthong Road recently -- thick with traffic, street-side chatter and the constant churn of the city -- Mei Semones managed to turn Bantadthong Artspace into something entirely different: quieter, softer and unmistakably intimate.

BUSINESS

Vietnam, mainland China among top Lunar New Year destinations for Hong Kongers

Published on 13/02/2026

» South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and mainland China are emerging as popular Lunar New Year destinations for Hong Kongers this year, as residents take advantage of a calendar arrangement allowing them to enjoy nine consecutive days off by taking just two days of leave.

BUSINESS

Easy Money raises borrowing for expansion

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/02/2026

» Amid sluggish loan demand as the economy sags, pawn shop operator Easy Money has increased borrowing to prepare for business expansion this year.

BUSINESS

IT prices soar from rising memory costs

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/02/2026

» The prices of computers and some IT products have skyrocketed as a result of rising rates for memory chips in the global market.

BUSINESS

Chinese target Thailand for New Year travel

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2026

» Thailand remains a top destination for Chinese travellers during the upcoming Lunar New Year, but tourism consultants said the country should still develop new attractions and experiences to compete with emerging markets.