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THAILAND

‘Biggest’ Israeli drug dealer on Koh Phangan arrested

Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 14/02/2026

» SURAT THANI - A major Israeli drug dealer, who operated out of the restaurant he owned on Koh Phangan, was arrested on Friday with narcotics worth over 50 million baht seized, authorities said.

BUSINESS

Asian shares retreat ahead of Lunar New Year break

Business, Published on 14/02/2026

» RECAP: Asian equities pulled back from record highs on Friday as traders locked in gains and pared positions ahead of a week-long holiday in Chinese markets. Wall Street risk appetite ebbed as traders started to look at AI-related impacts on the broader economy.

BUSINESS

Call for police reform to boost tourism

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2026

» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, hampering the nation's tourism reputation.

THAILAND

4 Thai women rescued from scam hub

News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026

» Four Thai women allegedly held for ransom in Myanmar's border town of Shwe Kokko have been rescued and returned to Thailand through Mae Sot district, local sources said yesterday.

THAILAND

Thailand says border moves legitimate

News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026

» Thailand has reaffirmed that recently approved spending on weapons procurement and border fencing is preventive, non-provocative and fully in line with international law, amid heightened scrutiny of developments along the Thai–Cambodian border and adjacent waters.

BUSINESS

Chiang Mai airport traffic reaches post-Covid peak

Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 13/02/2026

» CHIANG MAI - The number of daily passengers using Chiang Mai Airport as reached a new post-pandemic high, underlining the city’s status as a tourist hub in northern Thailand.

THAILAND

‘Tokyogurl’, ‘Cheerio’ charged in SEA Games cheating case

Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026

» The Crime Suppression Division has arrested a former national e‑sports athlete and her proxy player on computer‑crime charges stemming from a cheating scandal at the 33rd SEA Games, held in Bangkok last year.

WORLD

Tourists empty out of Cuba as US fuel blockade bites

AFP, Published on 13/02/2026

» HAVANA — With rolling power cuts, hotel closures, and flight routes suspended for lack of fuel, tourists are gradually emptying out of Cuba, deepening a severe crisis on the cash-strapped island.

WORLD

Less glamour, more content, says Wim Wenders of Berlin Film Fest

AFP, Published on 13/02/2026

» BERLIN - Berlin Film Festival jury president Wim Wenders said Thursday that this year's 76th edition of the festival would have "less glamour" but "more content" in its eclectic selection.

THAILAND

Chinese make beeline for Phuket to mark New Year

News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/02/2026

» Phuket's tourism sector is experiencing strong momentum during this year's Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day, with a sharp rise in Chinese arrivals driven by additional flights and renewed travel demand, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).