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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.
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.
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.
The gist of Thai politics over 20 years
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand's democratic institutions have been repressed and kept weak to the point that confusion still prevails almost two weeks after the Feb 8 election, which purportedly showed a clear victory for the ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. On the one hand, Mr Anutin and BJT stalwarts are busy forming a coalition government with other parties. On the other hand, fraud allegations from civil society groups and the opposition People's Party have reached a critical mass with the plausibility that the recent vote might be nullified to pave the way for a new poll.
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.
Critically endangered Siamese crocodiles released into Thai river
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 19/02/2026
» Two critically endangered purebred Siamese crocodiles have been found and released into their natural habitat in Phetchaburi province, in a move seen as highly significant in global conservation circles.
Building brand power via sport and culture
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/02/2026
» Watching a Liverpool–Newcastle match at Anfield would be a thrill for most football fanatics, even if they are fans of neither team. The away team scored the first goal before the Reds stormed back with four goals, clinching their first victory in a month.
kdms Hospital positions itself at forefront of care for an ageing society
Published on 18/02/2026
» kdms Specialized Orthopedic Hospital positions itself as Thailand’s first hospital dedicated exclusively to bone and joint conditions. The hospital brings together orthopaedic specialists across multiple subspecialties, with a strong focus on endoscopic spine surgery delivered under internationally recognised medical standards. Its Centre of Excellence provides comprehensive care across all acuity levels, grounded in the Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) approach.
Power of people’s hope
Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand's general election may have closed on Feb 8, but the fallout is still unfolding.
NT seeks fast revenue gains to tackle losses
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/02/2026
» The chairman of National Telecom (NT) has told the state agency's management to develop a quick-win plan to implement in six months to improve its revenue and minimise the impact of anticipated operating losses of around 6 billion baht this year.