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Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand's life insurance industry is on track for a milestone year, with total premiums for both life and non-life projected to exceed 1 trillion baht for the first time, driven by strong growth in health and critical illness coverage despite lingering economic headwinds.
When voters look beyond credentials
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/02/2026
» Many observers of Thai politics may be wondering why the following individual of such distinguished standing failed to secure a seat in parliament in the Feb 8 election. He holds the title of professor and earned a doctoral degree in engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the world's most renowned universities. He previously contested the 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial election, securing more than 250,000 votes. He has also achieved notable academic success and served as president of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang. With credentials such as these, his electoral defeat has come as a surprise to many.
The gist of Thai politics over 20 years
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand's democratic institutions have been repressed and kept weak to the point that confusion still prevails almost two weeks after the Feb 8 election, which purportedly showed a clear victory for the ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. On the one hand, Mr Anutin and BJT stalwarts are busy forming a coalition government with other parties. On the other hand, fraud allegations from civil society groups and the opposition People's Party have reached a critical mass with the plausibility that the recent vote might be nullified to pave the way for a new poll.
Govt ramps up gun controls
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/02/2026
» The government has ordered nationwide enforcement of stricter firearm regulations, instructing registrars to more rigorously scrutinise gun licence applications and suspending the issuance of carry permits.
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.
Goods controls at border to ramp up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The cabinet has approved a draft ministerial regulation designating certain border areas as controlled zones for goods, aimed at strengthening national security and curbing transnational crime.
25 Myanmar migrants arrested for illegal entry
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» Phichit: Twenty-five Myanmar migrants and three Thai nationals were arrested in a joint police operation led by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) along Highway 117 in Wachira Banrami district.
AI and the digital productivity boom
Business, Published on 19/02/2026
» Across Southeast Asia, a new wave of digital productivity is reshaping how economies grow, compete and innovate, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the centre of this transformation. No longer just a supporting tool, AI is becoming foundational infrastructure, much like roads, electricity and telecom once were.
Thailand ready to help post-poll Myanmar
Published on 18/02/2026
» PHUKET - Thailand is moving more actively to serve as a post-election “bridge” to help Myanmar reintegrate into the Asean family, while urging Nay Pyi Taw to respond to concerns raised by the regional bloc and the wider international community.
Power of people’s hope
Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand's general election may have closed on Feb 8, but the fallout is still unfolding.