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Dual pricing as Thailand's tourism dilemma
Online Reporters, Published on 27/02/2026
» Thailand welcomed 32.9 million foreign visitors in 2025, a 7.23% decline from the year before. In the second episode of Bangkok Post’s Why Bangkok, the series turns its lens on one of tourism’s most persistent grievances: dual pricing.
Similan divers lift ‘ghost nets’ from deep‑sea coral reef
Online Reporters, Published on 27/02/2026
» PHANGNGA - Divers have recovered abandoned fish aggregating devices (FADs) tangled around deep‑sea coral reefs, preventing serious harm to marine life including turtles, dolphins and dugongs in Mu Ko Similan National Park.
Thailand RISE Fund Rebrands Thai Research Funding to Drive an Innovation Economy
Published on 27/02/2026
» The Science, Research, and Innovation Promotion Fund (SRI Fund), under Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University, organised the national forum Thailand RISE Fund Forum: RISE UP THAILAND for the third time. The event aims to unlock research potential and translate academic work into tangible economic and social value. Following outreach events in Thailand’s northeastern and northern regions, this forum was held at Chulalongkorn University as a platform for stakeholders in the central and eastern regions.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Feb 27-Mar 5
Guru, Published on 27/02/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
UK Labour party loses parliamentary seat to left-wing Greens
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Britain's ruling Labour party on Friday lost a crunch local poll in one of its traditional northern English heartlands to the left-wing Greens, adding to the woes of unpopular Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Thailand’s 2026 growth outlook improves to 2.1%, despite structural headwinds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/02/2026
» Thailand’s economic outlook for 2026 has improved modestly, though growth is expected to remain subdued, according to TRIS Rating.
Japan PM opposes changing male-only imperial succession
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament on Friday that she opposes changing the imperial family's male succession rules.
Krungthai–AXA Life debuts KTAXA Hearts and Health Park project
Published on 27/02/2026
» Krungthai–AXA Life Insurance Pcl has launched the “KTAXA Hearts and Health Park” project, reaffirming its position as a leading life and health insurer and its commitment to sustainability as a green insurer. The initiative aims to promote healthier lifestyles and improve the quality of life of Thai people through the development of accessible public health spaces.
Centara expands into budget hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2026
» Centara Hotels & Resorts is targeting revenue growth of 15% this year, banking on a recovery in Thai tourism and diversified markets. The company will begin investing in the first phase of six budget hotels from 2026 to 2028 at petrol stations in partnership with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR).
Analysts see buoyant SET following rate cut
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/02/2026
» Analysts are lifting Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index estimates for 2026 after the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) 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.