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Thailand's justice gap
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/02/2026
» This week, Thailand marks the third anniversary of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act 2022 -- albeit half-heartedly.
Unlocking Thai competitiveness
Oped, Published on 25/02/2026
» Regulatory reform is an urgent priority in restoring growth to Thailand's emerging economy. Rigid rules and excessive red tape have become significant structural barriers to private sector development. Evidence from several key industries demonstrates that outdated, fragmented legislation continues to constrain competitiveness.
Digital lender sees Thai SME loans surge
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/02/2026
» Funding Societies, Southeast Asia's largest SME digital financing platform, expects the total value of its loan applications in Thailand to reach 5.4 billion baht this year, with application volume growing 30% year-on-year, as it focuses on underserved SMEs with strong growth potential.
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
Oped, 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.