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Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
US tech giant Nvidia announces India deals at AI summit
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» NEW DELHI — US artificial intelligence (AI) chip titan Nvidia unveiled tie-ups with Indian computing firms on Wednesday as tech companies rushed to announce deals and investments at a global AI conference in New Delhi.
ONE Championship launches ‘ONE Samurai’ Japan series as Chatri vows to create ‘new Japanese hero’
Nick Atkin, Published on 18/02/2026
» ONE Championship has announced a new five-year commitment to Japan with the launch of “ONE Samurai”, a monthly event series beginning on April 29 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.
Wildlife smuggler caught at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thai authorities have arrested an Indian man who was attempting to smuggle rare wildlife back to his home country, after finding 15 live animals hidden inside his luggage at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
ITC’s 2025 sales grew to THB 18.2 billion, with THB 3.4 billion in adjusted net profit
Published on 18/02/2026
» Bangkok – 18 February 2026 – i-Tail Corporation PCL (ITC), a global leader in the pet food industry, reported strong full-year 2025 results, with full-year sales in U.S. dollar terms growing by 9.2% year-on-year to USD 554 million, while sales in Thai baht increased to THB 18.2 billion, up 2.8% year-on-year. Adjusted net profit stood at THB 3.4 billion (excluding transformation costs), demonstrating disciplined execution and sustained demand across key markets despite a challenging global economic environment. The board approved a full-year dividend of THB 0.85 per share, representing a payout ratio of 85.6%.
Seoul probes civilians who flew drones into North Korea
Published on 18/02/2026
» SEOUL - South Korea’s Unification minister said on Wednesday that three civilians had sent drones into North Korea on four occasions since President Lee Jae Myung took office last year, harming inter-Korean ties.
Teacher arrested for duping boys into filming pornography
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/02/2026
» A male computer teacher at a school in Chon Buri has been arrested for duping many male students, mostly aged 14, into filming pornographic content of themselves and sending it to him in exchange for a promised payment of 10,000 baht, which he failed to pay.
Chinese military urged to overhaul English teaching
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/02/2026
» HONG KONG — The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has been urged to overhaul English language teaching at its military schools and recruit professionals to improve soldiers' communication skills on the international stage.
Budget hotels at PTT petrol stations
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/02/2026
» Two listed firms, PTT Oil and Retail Plc (OR) and Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel), announced a joint venture that will run budget hotels at PTT petrol stations.
Thai IOC member reinforces Kingdom’s Olympic role
Published on 18/02/2026
» Milano – Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, Thailand’s member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and president of the Badminton World Federation, played an active role at the 145th IOC Session in Milan, underlining Thailand’s continued engagement within the Olympic Movement.