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THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Suchart acts to stop illegal forest activity

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/02/2026

» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has ordered an urgent crackdown on alleged abuses of authority in forest areas, sending officials to Mae Hong Son and setting a three-day deadline to clarify allegations against the head of Mae Yuam Wildlife Sanctuary.

LEARNING

Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up

Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026

» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

SUSTAINABILITY

More firms join SETCarbon platform

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026

» Thailand is accelerating efforts to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and orchestrating a climate transition, which are rapidly reshaping capital markets and prompting the Stock Exchange of Thailand to expand banking alliances to strengthen sustainable finance access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

THAILAND

Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up

Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026

» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

THAILAND

Vietnamese held in Trat after fleeing scam gang in Cambodia

Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 18/02/2026

» TRAT – Six Vietnamese people have been taken into custody after crossing illegally through barbed wire into Thailand, reportedly to escape a scam gang that forced them to work and physically abused them in Cambodia.

WORLD

Peru to elect interim leader after graft scandal ousts president

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» LIMA - Peru's Congress is preparing to elect an interim president on Wednesday to replace Jose Jeri, who was impeached in a graft scandal just four months after taking office.

WORLD

Peru impeaches interim president after four months in office

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» LIMA - Peru's Congress on Tuesday impeached interim president Jose Jeri, the Latin American country's seventh head of state in 10 years and only the latest toppled over graft claims.

LEARNING

'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators

Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026

» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors as well as risking an increase in property prices.

BUSINESS

Bank of Thailand to monitor KBank after Gulf purchase

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/02/2026

» The Bank of Thailand is monitoring the increased shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) of 10% by Gulf Development Plc, saying KBank will be placed under intensified supervisory oversight.