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THAILAND

Changes to SSO board vote spark criticism

News, Published on 22/02/2026

» Proposed changes to election regulations for the Social Security Board (SSB) have ignited sharp criticism, with academics and stakeholders warning the reforms could undermine transparency and return the system to an era dominated by lobbying.

THAILAND

Crackdown launched on reform-land misuse

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026

» The Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) has instructed its provincial offices nationwide to intensify inspections of land use and take legal action against those occupying or exploiting reform land unlawfully.

OPINION

Doubts mount over EC's poll handling

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026

» Almost two weeks after the election, the embattled Election Commission (EC) has yet to endorse any winning candidates. Instead, it finds itself under mounting pressure, facing criticism and petitions from multiple directions.

THAILAND

Prachachart Party supports Anutin to be PM

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/02/2026

» The Prachachart Party officially confirmed backing Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul to be the new prime minister on Friday. However, Prachachart leader Pol Col Tawee Sodsong expected to opt out of the alliance due to his alleged involvement in cases linked to Bhumjaithai.

THAILAND

Yodchanan may not take ministry post

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026

» Speculation is mounting that Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat may not take up any ministerial post in the new government being formed by the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party.

BUSINESS

Tour operators insist on VAT relief

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2026

» Outbound tour operators will continue to push for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from overseas tour packages sold to local travellers, arguing the charge is redundant given other taxes paid at destinations.

WORLD

General strike protests labour reforms in Argentina

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» BUENOS AIRES - Argentine President Javier Milei faces the fourth general strike of his term Thursday, this time by workers protesting a labour reform bill pushed by the budget-slashing president and set to be debated in parliament.

THAILAND

Senators push to halt approval of Election Commission candidates

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/02/2026

» A group of senators called for the postponement of the Senate's approval of two Election Commission (EC) nominees, citing concerns about potential conflicts of interest and waning public confidence in independent bodies.

WORLD

US network accused of spiking interview with Democrat politician

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» WASHINGTON - US late-night host Stephen Colbert accused CBS on Tuesday of refusing to broadcast his interview with a Democratic Senate candidate over fears it would violate regulatory guidance from President Donald Trump’s administration.

WORLD

US says will match alleged Chinese low-yield nuclear tests

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The United States is ready to carry out low-yield nuclear tests to match alleged secret explosions by China and Russia, ending a decades-old moratorium, a senior official said Tuesday.