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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

Analysts warn disruption could slow GDP growth

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/02/2026

» The Thai economy could continue its growth trajectory and expand by 3% a year if the incoming Bhumjaithai-led coalition administration can complete its four-year term, say economists, though they warned any disruption in government formation might cause GDP growth to slide below 1.5% this year.

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.

THAILAND

Crane crash investigations given 45-day timeframe

News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026

» The Transport Ministry has ordered two fact-finding committees to complete investigations into recent crane accidents within 45 days, stressing that conclusions must be based on evidence and engineering principles to restore public confidence.

BUSINESS

Thai Union profit up on record gross profit margin

Business, Published on 20/02/2026

» Thai Union achieved a record gross profit margin of 18.9% in 2025, supported by stronger margins in its frozen business, an improved business mix, and disciplined cost control.

THAILAND

Police cuff fraudster

News, Published on 20/02/2026

» An infamous cryptocurrency scammer from China behind a fraudulent trading platform which caused losses equivalent to four billion baht was arrested in Samut Prakan on Wednesday.

THAILAND

Sukhumvit gold heist suspect nabbed after three-week chase

Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026

» A robber who stormed a gold shop in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area and vanished with a haul worth about 15 million baht has been arrested in Chiang Rai province after a three-week manhunt during which he repeatedly changed his appearance with caps and wigs to throw off pursuing officers.

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.

THAILAND

Two celebrity ‘bosses’ of iCon Group indicted

Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026

» The Attorney General has indicted celebrities Yuranunt “Sam” Pamornmontri and Pechaya “Min” Wattanamontree on charges of fraud and running a pyramid scheme in connection with the iCon Group scandal, saying their actions as “bosses” clearly indicated a position beyond mere presenters.