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PROPERTY

Sansiri launches B1bn programme to invest in small businesses

Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/02/2026

» SET-listed property developer Sansiri has launched a 1-billion-baht strategic investment programme over three years in a bid to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of the company's strategy to increase revenue from non-core businesses.

BUSINESS

Analysts see buoyant SET following rate cut

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/02/2026

» Analysts are lifting Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index estimates for 2026 after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 1.00%, the lowest level in nearly four years, triggering expectations of a market re-rating.

BUSINESS

Pundits upbeat on monetary-fiscal fusing

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/02/2026

» The Bank of Thailand's rate cut this week, earlier than analysts expected, is a "positive surprise" sending a signal that monetary and fiscal policies should work more coherently from now on to prop up a subdued economy, note analysts.

WORLD

Cuba vows to counter 'terrorist' attacks after clashing with US-based boat

AFP, Published on 26/02/2026

» HAVANA — Cuba vowed Thursday to defend against "terrorist and mercenary" attacks after reporting it had killed four gunmen on a US-registered boat -- a bloody incident that added to deepening tensions between Havana and Washington.

THAILAND

BMA to expand AI traffic lights after success at 74 intersections

Online Reporters, Published on 26/02/2026

» Bangkok's City Hall is advancing its smart traffic strategy, upgrading dozens of junctions to an AI‑driven adaptive control system that officials say is already cutting travel times and easing congestion on key routes.

WORLD

Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban

Reuters, Published on 26/02/2026

» LONDON — Instagram ⁠said ⁠it would notify parents ​if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide ​or self-harm within a ‌short period, as pressure grows for governments to follow Australia's ban on the use of social media for under 16s.

OPINION

AI — friend or foe to Gen Z?

Published on 26/02/2026

» Gen Z is generally regarded as the first generation fully raised in the technological era. People of this generation have witnessed the rapid transformation of the world, from traditional systems to modern innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI). While some older generations debate whether AI might do more harm than good, Gen Z has made it a part of daily life.

BUSINESS

E-commerce giants form Thai trade group

Published on 26/02/2026

» Thailand needs a sustainable digital infrastructure to guarantee continued health of the industry, according to the Thai Digital Platform Trade Association (TDPA), a new trade group founded by major operators Grab, Lazada, Line Man Wongnai and Shopee.

BUSINESS

Thailand courts Portugal for EU trade deal, OECD membership

Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/02/2026

» Thailand has formally sought Portugal’s support in accelerating negotiations on the European Union–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and advancing its bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2030.

THAILAND

CMAN posts second straight record profit despite revenue dip

Published on 26/02/2026

» Chememan Public Company Limited (CMAN), a leading global producer of lime and lime derivatives under the CHEMEMAN brand, posted a record net profit for the second consecutive year in 2025, despite a decline in revenue amid lower selling prices and currency headwinds.