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WORLD

Iran FM in Geneva for US talks, as Guards begin drills in Hormuz Strait

AFP, Published on 16/02/2026

» GENEVA - Iran's foreign minister arrived in Geneva ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States, as the Revolutionary Guards on Monday begin military drills in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

THAILAND

Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry fee

Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/02/2026

» PHUKET - The owner of a ceramics shop at the centre of an online drama after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee had properly displayed the details of the service charge, which was legal, the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said on Monday. 

THAILAND

Students ask court to annul general election

Online Reporters, Published on 16/02/2026

» A group of university students on Monday asked the Central Administrative Court to annul the Feb 8 general election, claiming that the barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers could illegally expose voters' choices.

THAILAND

SIAMJNK opens WLUBHOUSE with the World Premiere of Stand

Published on 16/02/2026

» In a spirit of celebration and goodwill, A Legacy of Song brings performers and audience together for a charity concert that celebrates the talents of Thailand’s young musicians. More than a performance, it is an invitation: to raise awareness, to nurture opportunity, and to reflect the unity and hope of people who believe in happiness through music.

BUSINESS

Thai economy beats growth estimates

Bloomberg News, Published on 16/02/2026

» Thailand’s economy grew more than expected in the fourth quarter, supported by rising exports, a rebound in tourism and government stimulus measures.

BUSINESS

Thailand’s competitiveness problem is not about ideas. It’s about getting things done

Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 16/02/2026

» By the time you finish your first coffee in Bangkok, you have probably already read about another plan, roadmap or announcement about how Thailand will grow faster, become more innovative or compete better in the global economy.

WORLD

Rubio visits Trump's 'friend' Orban ahead of Hungary polls

AFP, Published on 16/02/2026

» BUDAPEST — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Hungary for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orban Monday, ahead of elections where the nationalist leader faces a significant challenge from the opposition.

BUSINESS

Baht to remain volatile despite foreign fund flows

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/02/2026

» Although positive domestic sentiment has supported baht appreciation against the US dollar, the local currency is expected to remain highly volatile amid persistent external uncertainties.

BUSINESS

Egat makes B31bn investment to upgrade EEC power system

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/02/2026

» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is spending 31 billion baht to upgrade the power transmission system in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in a bid to ease a bottleneck for electricity supply to data centre development projects.

BUSINESS

Rethinking the central bank's role

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026

» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real economy.