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Reinventing the ‘Sick Man’: Aman Modi’s Blueprint for Thailand’s Next Act
Published on 20/02/2026
» After Thailand’s high-stakes election in February 2026, the kingdom finds itself at a crossroads. With GDP growth languishing at 1.6%—the lowest in the region—and household debt strangling the domestic engine, the "Sick Man of Asia" label has become a difficult reality to ignore.
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.
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.
Sovereign technology key to national security, say pundits
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand must develop its own sovereign technology and innovative infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth, say tech researchers and a military official.
Prasert mum on Worldcoin MoU
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026
» Former digital economy minister Prasert Jantararuangtong declined yesterday to disclose details of his statement to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) over a controversial memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the ministry and a Singapore-based firm related to cryptocurrency.
Park tackles jumbo scourge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» Nakhon Ratchasima: Thap Lan National Park is intensifying efforts to address the growing problem of wild elephants encroaching on farmland, while also announcing the seasonal closure of several tourist sites to allow nature to recover.
Fix Thailand's data confusion
Oped, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand has made significant strides in building a data governance framework, most notably through the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2019. Data now underpins how citizens exercise their rights, how governments deliver services, how businesses innovate, and ultimately, how democracy is sustained.
Democrat forum talks animal welfare
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Democrat Party convened a public forum bringing together animal rights advocates and wildlife experts to push for amendments to the country's anti-animal cruelty law to explicitly cover wild animals.
Third hearing on Perlis link
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» SATUN: The provincial administration held the third public hearing on the proposed development of a new transport route connecting the southern province with Perlis in Malaysia yesterday.
Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» MILAN - The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis, but many residents fear the effect will see them priced out.