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A 'Wuthering' with no 'Heights'
Published on 18/02/2026
» Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights (2026) is more of its own thing than an adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel. Visually spectacular with a clear, visionary direction, it captures only a fragment of its source material — borrowing the character names, settings and a plot point from the book that serves more as a complement to Brontë's classic rather than a whole recreation.
Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East
Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026
» DUBAI — The departure of the chief executive of Dubai port giant DP World is the biggest fallout in the Middle East from US Department of Justice documents which show that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein tried to build a powerful network of political figures and business leaders across the region.
US network accused of spiking interview with Democrat politician
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - US late-night host Stephen Colbert accused CBS on Tuesday of refusing to broadcast his interview with a Democratic Senate candidate over fears it would violate regulatory guidance from President Donald Trump’s administration.
ITC’s 2025 sales grew to THB 18.2 billion, with THB 3.4 billion in adjusted net profit
Published on 18/02/2026
» Bangkok – 18 February 2026 – i-Tail Corporation PCL (ITC), a global leader in the pet food industry, reported strong full-year 2025 results, with full-year sales in U.S. dollar terms growing by 9.2% year-on-year to USD 554 million, while sales in Thai baht increased to THB 18.2 billion, up 2.8% year-on-year. Adjusted net profit stood at THB 3.4 billion (excluding transformation costs), demonstrating disciplined execution and sustained demand across key markets despite a challenging global economic environment. The board approved a full-year dividend of THB 0.85 per share, representing a payout ratio of 85.6%.
Democrats put election probe ahead of coalition talks
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» The Democrat Party has made scrutiny of alleged election irregularities its top priority, saying that whether the Bhumjaithai Party will approach it to join a new coalition government is of lesser importance.
More than 8 million speed pills found in septic-tank truck, driver arrested
Published on 18/02/2026
» The drug suppression police have seized 8.3 million speed pills from a modified septic-tank truck in Ban Rai district of Uthai Thani. The driver has been arrested and he confessed to being hired for 500,000 baht to transport the drugs.
The 1 Exclusive marks 5th anniversary with Mastercard
Guru, Published on 18/02/2026
» The 1 Exclusive recently celebrated its 5th anniversary with the launch of “Janice Wong First-Ever Chocolate Edible Art Gallery With Mastercard”, an exhibition hosted at the Mastercard Experience Space at Central Chidlom.
Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify Wednesday at a groundbreaking social media addiction trial, summoned by lawyers representing a plaintiff who alleges Instagram and other platforms were deliberately designed to make young users addicted.
Afghan woman's boutique brightens Bamiyan
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» BAMIYAN (AFGHANISTAN) - With women banned from most jobs in Afghanistan, an embroidery boutique run by 22-year-old Rahima Alavi is a surprising and treasured sight in Bamiyan.
Budget hotels at PTT petrol stations
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/02/2026
» Two listed firms, PTT Oil and Retail Plc (OR) and Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel), announced a joint venture that will run budget hotels at PTT petrol stations.