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People’s Party apologises after candidate jailed for rape
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The People’s Party has apologised to the victim after its constituency MP candidate in Maha Sarakham was sentenced to prison for drugging and raping a woman, acknowledging failures in its screening process and vowing to tighten its vetting procedures.
Japan's Takaichi wins strong new mandate
Oped, Published on 19/02/2026
» A political Tsunami swept across Japan as recent national elections delivered a resounding victory for the incumbent party and its maverick leader, Sanae Takaichi. Though the outcome was assumed, her stunning triumph in the Feb 8 election was unexpected.
Land encroachment by Saraburi monastery probed
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/02/2026
» Authorities raided four locations linked to a temple in Saraburi province on Wednesday, uncovering alleged encroachment on more than 2,000 rai of land designated for agricultural reform and the construction of a meditation retreat.
‘Funeral flowers’ in Valentine’s bouquet shock Hat Yai man
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» HAT YAI - A man was left stunned on Valentine’s Day after discovering that a white rose bouquet he had ordered for his girlfriend bore an unfortunate resemblance to sandalwood flowers used at funerals.
QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaints
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» All metered taxis in Thailand will be required to display three QR codes that allow passengers to verify driver information, estimate fares, rate services and file complaints, according to the Department of Land Transport.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Feb 18-24
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/02/2026
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Gunman who caused Pathum Thani panic surrenders
Published on 18/02/2026
» A gunman wanted for shooting at an emergency vehicle and assaulting his wife in Chon Buri surrendered to police on Wednesday afternoon in Pathum Thani, where fears for public safety had led to school closures earlier.
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.
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.
Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva as US signals progress
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» GENEVA — Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington's top envoy signalled optimism in its bid to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.