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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.
Conveyor belt sushi rises as Japanese dining cools
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/02/2026
» Conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Thailand have growth potential, while the overall Japanese restaurant sector is expected to see flat growth this year, says MAI-listed Maguro Group Plc.
AXA Thailand aims for double-digit uptick
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 20/02/2026
» AXA Insurance Thailand is targeting double-digit growth in 2026, driven by expansion in health and commercial lines, with an executive citing last year's Hat Yai floods as a wake-up call that underscored rising protection needs in Thailand.
Crane crash investigations given 45-day timeframe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Transport Ministry has ordered two fact-finding committees to complete investigations into recent crane accidents within 45 days, stressing that conclusions must be based on evidence and engineering principles to restore public confidence.
Scooby-Doo for adults
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/02/2026
» Going into the first episode of the new Netflix series set in Ireland, How To Get To Heaven From Belfast, I was quite sceptical, as the setup somewhat reminded me of Stephen King's IT -- a group of nerdy childhood friends, now adults, returning to their hometown after 26 years to confront old fears and a dark secret from their past.
Sukhumvit gold heist suspect nabbed after three-week chase
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» A robber who stormed a gold shop in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area and vanished with a haul worth about 15 million baht has been arrested in Chiang Rai province after a three-week manhunt during which he repeatedly changed his appearance with caps and wigs to throw off pursuing officers.
Former prince Andrew arrested in misconduct probe
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» LONDON - The inexorable fall from grace of the former prince Andrew has reached an extraordinary new low as he has become the first member of the UK royal family to be arrested in the modern era.
Generali launches health plan with extra 50% coverage for critical illness
Published on 19/02/2026
» Generali Insurance (Thailand) is making a full-scale move into the premium health insurance market with the launch of its new product, “GEN HEALTH PREMIER”, under the concept of Beyond Lump Sum. The plan is designed to go beyond the limitations of traditional lump-sum plans with enhanced premium features, while addressing the lifestyles of consumers who value comprehensive and long-term cost-effective coverage. It targets both customers seeking premium-level health insurance that matches high-end medical services and expatriates working or residing in Thailand who require all-in-one coverage under a single policy. The product is offered exclusively through Generali Insurance brokers only.
Shopping malls as Bangkok's cultural thermometer
BitesizeBKK, Published on 19/02/2026
» Bangkok’s shopping malls serve as a cultural litmus test. Step out of your TikTok and Instagram feed for a quick minute, and take a walk around the multi-leveled floors of Emquartier, take the escalators up and down Dusit Central Park, and a peek at the ground floor of Siam Paragon and it’ll be a very telling test of which brands are working, what’s attracting queues and who’s on their way out.
Two celebrity ‘bosses’ of iCon Group indicted
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Attorney General has indicted celebrities Yuranunt “Sam” Pamornmontri and Pechaya “Min” Wattanamontree on charges of fraud and running a pyramid scheme in connection with the iCon Group scandal, saying their actions as “bosses” clearly indicated a position beyond mere presenters.