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WORLD

Former Prince Andrew is released after being arrested amid Epstein revelations

New York Times, Published on 20/02/2026

» LONDON — British police on Thursday evening released Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, after taking him into custody for several hours, intensifying a long-running crisis for the monarchy over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

WORLD

Venezuela parliament unanimously approves amnesty law

AFP, Published on 20/02/2026

» CARACAS — Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners jailed for being government detractors.

BUSINESS

China’s drone exports to Russia use a new route through Thailand

Published on 20/02/2026

» On the 30th floor of the Chartered Square building in downtown Bangkok, the low-key office of Skyhub Technologies Ltd serves as a nexus for a burgeoning and contentious trade.

THAILAND

Reinventing the ‘Sick Man’: Aman Modi’s Blueprint for Thailand’s Next Act

Published on 20/02/2026

» After Thailand’s high-stakes election in February 2026, the kingdom finds itself at a crossroads. With GDP growth languishing at 1.6%—the lowest in the region—and household debt strangling the domestic engine, the "Sick Man of Asia" label has become a difficult reality to ignore.

LEARNING

Thailand to enter hot season on Sunday

Gary Boyle, Published on 20/02/2026

» Thailand will enter its hot season on Sunday. Summer storms could start right away and temperatures in some northern provinces may reach a peak above 42 degrees Celsius.

WORLD

North Korea opens key party congress

AFP, Published on 20/02/2026

» SEOUL — North Korea has opened a key party congress, state media said Friday, a once-in-five-years showcase that analysts say will outline a wide range of national priorities, including nuclear objectives.

THAILAND

B2.85bn procurement plan gets SRT board's approval

News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026

» The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved the procurement of 23 new track maintenance vehicles worth 2.85 billion baht to replace ageing machinery.

BUSINESS

Import duties plunge thanks to strong baht

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2026

» The exchange rate, economic conditions and free-trade agreements (FTAs) have affected import duty revenue for the Customs Department, with collections 8% below target for the first three months of fiscal 2026.

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.

LIFE

Horror descends on Bangkok for film festival

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/02/2026

» After a breakout debut that thrilled genre fans across the city, the Bangkok Horror Film Festival returns for its highly anticipated second edition, transforming the city into a playground of fear from March 13-15.