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US to stop collecting tariffs ruled illegal by Supreme Court
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - The US Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12.01am EST (12.01pm Thai time) on Tuesday, after the US Supreme Court declared the duties illegal.
Minilateralism's necessary rise
News, Published on 23/02/2026
» If there was any doubt remaining about the return of great-power politics, it has been dispelled by US President Donald Trump's attack on Venezuela, threats to annex Greenland, and refusal to extend the New Start treaty limiting the nuclear arsenals of the United States and Russia. Such geopolitical upheavals are driven by "the will to power", as Adam Tooze has pointed out -- including "power over resources, purchasing power, the ability to resist the influence of others."
Import duties plunge thanks to strong baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2026
» The exchange rate, economic conditions and free-trade agreements (FTAs) have affected import duty revenue for the Customs Department, with collections 8% below target for the first three months of fiscal 2026.
Generali launches health plan with extra 50% coverage for critical illness
Published on 19/02/2026
» Generali Insurance (Thailand) is making a full-scale move into the premium health insurance market with the launch of its new product, “GEN HEALTH PREMIER”, under the concept of Beyond Lump Sum. The plan is designed to go beyond the limitations of traditional lump-sum plans with enhanced premium features, while addressing the lifestyles of consumers who value comprehensive and long-term cost-effective coverage. It targets both customers seeking premium-level health insurance that matches high-end medical services and expatriates working or residing in Thailand who require all-in-one coverage under a single policy. The product is offered exclusively through Generali Insurance brokers only.
Russian propagandists slam Putin’s crackdown on Telegram
Published on 17/02/2026
» Some of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most vocal fans are up in arms over the Kremlin’s latest move to restrict the Telegram messaging service and push people to use a new state-backed alternative.
Levelling the e-commerce playing field
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has issued new guidelines for the Trade Competition Act of 2017, expected to be published in the Royal Gazette next month, aiming to curb unfair trade practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour in multi-sided platform businesses, with a focus on e-commerce.
Pheu Thai backs new charter drive
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has called on political parties, lawmakers, civil society groups and the public to work together to ensure that the people's will, expressed in Sunday's national referendum, leads to the drafting of a genuinely democratic constitution.
Implications of conservative triumph
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 13/02/2026
» The incumbent and conservative Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has surprisingly swept Thailand's Feb 8 election with a commanding win. With the previously poll-leading and progressive People's Party (PP) coming in a distant second, Thailand appears headed for a conservative coalition government revolving around BJT and like-minded junior partners. Known for its conservative stance and being pro-status quo, it would not be surprising if the BJT-led coalition government, led by Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul, were not challenged by the Constitutional Court, the Election Commission, and other supervisory agencies, which have derailed and dissolved reform-minded winning parties in the past.
Discord to mandate face scans or ID for adult content access
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 11/02/2026
» Discord, a popular communication platform where people can talk and hang out using text, voice, and video, said it will require users to verify their age through facial scanning or ID checks to access adult content, with the new measures set to roll out globally from March as part of stronger protections for minors.
Israeli PM to press Trump for harder line on Iranian missiles
AFP, Published on 10/02/2026
» JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington Wednesday, seeking to press him to adopt a tougher line on Iran’s ballistic missile programme in the next round of talks.