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WORLD

Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks

AFP, Published on 24/02/2026

» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump on Monday denied reports that the top US military officer had flagged the risks of a major operation against Iran, saying Washington would "easily" beat Tehran in any war.

BUSINESS

Digital community projects under review

Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/02/2026

» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is revising the Net Pracharat project to provide free WiFi for 24,700 villages, as well as the Community Digital Centres project that has developed 2,222 centres nationwide, in a bid to restructure them.

THAILAND

Senate probes conscript death case

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/02/2026

» A Senate committee has launched an inquiry into the death of Pvt Phetcharat Kamlangying, despite the Royal Thai Army's assertion that he died of heart failure.

BUSINESS

Robot makers to invest 10 billion baht in Eastern Economic Corridor

Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/02/2026

» The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved more than 10 billion baht in investments from five Chinese companies to establish the country's first humanoid robot component production base in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

BUSINESS

Thai growth upgraded after strong Q4

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/02/2026

» Three bank-affiliated research centres have upgraded their forecasts for Thailand's economic growth this year to around 2%, supported by a stronger-than-expected performance in the final quarter of 2025 and greater confidence in the new government.

BUSINESS

Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measures

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/02/2026

» The latest US tariff measures, which impose a uniform 15% import tariff on goods worldwide, is seen as a positive signal for the Thai economy and is expected to help push Thailand's GDP growth above 2%, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

BUSINESS

Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulus

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/02/2026

» As the Bhumjaithai Party prepares to lead the next government, one significant campaign pledge was to revive the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme. However, people in the wholesale and retail sectors view this initiative as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to the country's sluggish economy.

THAILAND

Teacher accused of sexual assaults on four students

News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2026

» Four families have filed complaints with the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women, alleging that their sons, all 12-year-old Grade 6 students, were sexually assaulted by a male teacher.

THAILAND

Ride-share drivers must register vehicles by Feb 28

News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2026

» Ride-sharing drivers operating through mobile applications must register their vehicles under categories Ror Yor 17/18 with the Department of Land Transport by Saturday, the government has warned.

THAILAND

Emojis mask thriving online drug trade

News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2026

» Criminal groups are relying on secret codes using emojis and slang to evade social media detection systems while luring young people into the drug trade, according to a report from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).