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THAILAND

Two celebrity ‘bosses’ of iCon Group indicted

Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026

» The Attorney General has indicted celebrities Yuranunt “Sam” Pamornmontri and Pechaya “Min” Wattanamontree on charges of fraud and running a pyramid scheme in connection with the iCon Group scandal, saying their actions as “bosses” clearly indicated a position beyond mere presenters.

BUSINESS

‘E-nose’ to sniff out air pollution

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/02/2026

» The persistent threat of PM2.5 air pollution in Thailand has led to the creation of homegrown solutions to mitigate this environmental challenge.

THAILAND

Archaeologists uncover war drums in Phetchaburi

News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026

» The Fine Arts Department has announced new archaeological findings following the discovery of two bronze war drums, known as Mahoratuek drums, in Ban Don Phlap in Ban Lat district of Phetchaburi, marking the first such find in the province.

LIFE

New taste tinglers for your palate

Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/02/2026

» Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening, a drink launch, or a new nightclub. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning, in Bangkok and beyond.

WORLD

Germany losing enthusiasm for European fighter jet plan

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» BERLIN - Germany does not need the same new fighter jets as France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, signalling that Berlin could abandon a flagship joint defence project for Europe.

LEARNING

'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators

Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026

» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors as well as risking an increase in property prices.

BUSINESS

Tourism's 2-speed economy

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2026

» Tourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.

BUSINESS

Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2026

» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors who may engage in illegal activities, as well as risking an increase in property prices, making housing less affordable for local residents.

THAILAND

People’s Party dissolution sought for ‘media company’ links

Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026

» Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya has asked the Election Commission (EC) to seek the dissolution of the People’s Party over allegations that it was connected to Spectre C Co, a media company accused of running illegal information operations.

BUSINESS

Council sees tourism as key driver of GDP

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/02/2026

» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) expects the tourism industry to be a major driver of GDP growth this year as flights and arrivals continue to rebound, though rising untaxed online travel agents and illegal foreign operators continue to limit the full benefits of the rebound.