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Siam Piwat Debuts First Co-Creation Retail Model, Wins Dual EDGE & Fitwel Certifications
Published on 24/02/2026
» Siam Piwat is redefining the retail landscape with NEXTOPIA at Siam Paragon, the world’s first prototype of a “Co-Creation Retail for Sustainable Lifestyle” model, securing two major international certifications: EDGE Advanced (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) and a 2-star Fitwel rating. This represents Thailand’s first dual recognition for NEXTOPIA, certified for both green building standards and its commitment to design for health, well-being, and quality of life. In addition, NEXTOPIA serves as a prototype of a space powered 100% by clean energy starting in 2026, with plans to expand this initiative to all shopping centres under Siam Piwat by 2030 as part of its roadmap to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Cause of 72 Chiang Mai tiger deaths in question
Published on 24/02/2026
» The deaths of 72 tigers at a tourist attraction in Chiang Mai last week have been called into question, with the source of the virus and bacteria blamed for the fatalities yet to be clearly identified.
Robot makers to invest 10 billion baht in Eastern Economic Corridor
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/02/2026
» The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved more than 10 billion baht in investments from five Chinese companies to establish the country's first humanoid robot component production base in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» KANO (NIGERIA) - The Nigerian government paid Boko Haram militants a "huge" ransom of millions of dollars to free up to 230 children and staff the jihadists abducted from a Catholic school in November, intelligence sources told AFP.
Plan to tax gold imports stokes Thai industry criticism
Published on 23/02/2026
» Gold traders strongly oppose the Customs Department’s plan to ask the incoming government to impose import duties on gold, warning that Thailand could lose its status as a gold trading hub if the measure is implemented. They added that gold is now regarded as an investment asset rather than a commodity subject to tariffs.
Thai exports hit 4-year high despite strong baht
Somhatai Mosika, Published on 23/02/2026
» The baht’s value is the most important factor affecting exports following the US decision to impose a 15% tariff on imports, with Thai exports recording their strongest growth in four years in January, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Cause of Chiang Mai mass tiger deaths in question
Online Reporters, Published on 23/02/2026
» The deaths of 72 tigers at a tourist attraction in Chiang Mai last week have been called into question, with the source of the virus and bacteria blamed for the fatalities yet to be clearly identified.
IRPC accelerates 4R strategy: “Recapitalise, Revitalise, Reframe, Reinvent”
Published on 23/02/2026
» IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC) led by Terdkiat Prommool, President and Chief Executive Officer announced:
Using credit scores to gauge interest
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2026
» For decades, Thai banks have relied on borrowers' monthly income to decide how much interest they should pay on personal loans. Now an individual's credit score can help determine interest rates, a shift that could reshape how consumers borrow and how banks manage risk.
Dead man walking
Business, Published on 23/02/2026
» Being labelled the "sick man of Asia" has forced Thailand to reassess the long‑standing problems causing its "chronic economic illness".