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THAILAND

Reinventing the ‘Sick Man’: Aman Modi’s Blueprint for Thailand’s Next Act

Published on 20/02/2026

» After Thailand’s high-stakes election in February 2026, the kingdom finds itself at a crossroads. With GDP growth languishing at 1.6%—the lowest in the region—and household debt strangling the domestic engine, the "Sick Man of Asia" label has become a difficult reality to ignore.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

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.

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.

OPINION

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.

WORLD

Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» PARIS - Iran's atomic energy chief on Thursday said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warnings that there were "many reasons" to strike the Islamic republic.

SPORTS

Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» MILAN - The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis, but many residents fear the effect will see them priced out.

WORLD

Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» PARIS - Iran’s atomic energy chief on Thursday said “no country can deprive Iran of the right” to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warning that there were “many reasons” to strike the Islamic republic.

THAILAND

New government urged to prioritise anti-graft drive

Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026

» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has urged caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to put the fight against corruption at the heart of his new administration’s agenda, after Thailand’s corruption score fell to its lowest in nearly two decades.

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.