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THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Sacred Karen tusks returned

News, Assawin Pinitwong, Published on 27/02/2026

» Tak province has returned a pair of 400-year-old sacred elephant tusks to the Karen "long-haired hermit" community of Lay Tong Ku in Umphang district, ending a years-long dispute over the culturally significant artefacts.

BUSINESS

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).

THAILAND

Govt orders re-test for toxins

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/02/2026

» Chiang Rai: Authorities will conduct another test to determine the concentration of arsenic in the Kok River, following recent research that found traces of the heavy metal in samples collected from residents living along the river.

OPINION

US AI boom faces electric shock

News, Published on 27/02/2026

» Big Tech's race to dominate artificial intelligence may soon hit a nasty road bump, at least in the US, where electricity grids struggle to keep pace with the big-spending hyperscalers.

THAILAND

High‑tide alert for Bangkok, central provinces from Saturday into next week

Online Reporters, Published on 26/02/2026

» People in low‑lying areas along major rivers in Bangkok and six central provinces are advised to prepare for potential high tides from Saturday to Thursday.

THAILAND

BTS asks passengers to keep their hair in check

Online Reporters, Published on 26/02/2026

» The operator of the BTS Skytrain has called on passengers to refrain from flicking or tossing their hair while travelling during peak hours, warning that loose locks could accidentally strike fellow commuters in the face, shoulders, eyes or mouth.

THAILAND

Phyathai Hospital reveals how it cracked social media and transformed its digital business

Published on 26/02/2026

» In a country where over 94% of the population has internet access and spends at least three hours a day on social media, the digital landscape has become one of the most competitive arenas for attention. At the same time, “health” continues to rise as one of the most searched and followed topics, with more than 89.3% of users seeking health-related information online every day.

LEARNING

Australian tourist dies from beating in Phuket

Gary Boyle, Published on 26/02/2026

» A 58-year-old Australian tourist died after a violent assault on Patong beach in Phuket on Wednesday night. Police are hunting down the suspect.