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Drilling down on US tariff manoeuvres
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 28/02/2026
» Global trade is grappling with uncertainties stemming from unpredictable US trade policy regarding tariffs. President Donald Trump has maintained his reliance on tariffs, aiming to reduce US imports, diminish the trade deficit, and revive American manufacturing.
Asian shares poised for best February on record
Business, Published on 28/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares were mixed yesterday as concerns about technology company valuations and geopolitical hotspots weighed on sentiment. But the MSCI Asia Pacific Index has gained 7.1% this month, making it the best February performance on record.
Stop the mockery
News, Editorial, Published on 28/02/2026
» People's Party party-list MP and spokesperson Parit Watcharasindhu recently noted that it had never occurred to him that he'd need to issue a formal clarification about his dental health -- especially when Thailand remains caught in post-election turmoil, with a mountain of urgent political and economic issues waiting to be addressed.
Keeping Asia's growth engine on track
News, Published on 28/02/2026
» Asia stands at a decisive crossroads. The region remains the world's most powerful growth engine, with many Asean economies expanding above 5% and Asia-wide growth projected to exceed 4% in 2026 -- well above the global average of roughly 3.1%. Strong domestic demand, rising middle classes, and rapid technological adoption continue to propel the region forward, cementing its role as the central driver of global economic growth.
Long-stay limbo
Postbag, Published on 28/02/2026
» Re: "Omnibus law sought to unlock investment", (Business, Feb 25).
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.