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People’s Party apologises after candidate jailed for rape
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The People’s Party has apologised to the victim after its constituency MP candidate in Maha Sarakham was sentenced to prison for drugging and raping a woman, acknowledging failures in its screening process and vowing to tighten its vetting procedures.
Chanettee tied for lead at Honda LPGA Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» Chanettee Wannasaen of Thailand had nine birdies — along with two bogeys — en route to a 7-under par 65 and a share of the lead after the first round of the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament in Pattaya on Thursday.
UN Sudan probe finds ‘hallmarks of genocide’
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» GENEVA - The United Nations’ independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said Thursday the paramilitary siege and capture of El-Fasher bore “the hallmarks of genocide”.
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.
Shopping malls as Bangkok's cultural thermometer
BitesizeBKK, Published on 19/02/2026
» Bangkok’s shopping malls serve as a cultural litmus test. Step out of your TikTok and Instagram feed for a quick minute, and take a walk around the multi-leveled floors of Emquartier, take the escalators up and down Dusit Central Park, and a peek at the ground floor of Siam Paragon and it’ll be a very telling test of which brands are working, what’s attracting queues and who’s on their way out.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht marks Asian debut in Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/02/2026
» Luminara, the newest superyacht from Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, recently made its debut visit to Thailand.
Chinese grey network ‘still active’ in Cambodian border zone
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) says it has uncovered a Chinese grey business network operating near the Cambodian border district of Thmor Da, where foreign nationals have been forced to work in online scam operations.
Arctic island Svalbard also wary of great powers
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» LONGYEARBYEN, Svalbard - There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet: people in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal despite speculation that this Norwegian archipelago could be the next Arctic territory coveted by the United States or Russia.
Siam Country Club hosts Honda LPGA Thailand 2026 for 19th Year With Key Partners
Published on 19/02/2026
» PATTAYA, THAILAND – Siam Country Club joins forces with leading brands under the Siam Motors Group, including GS Battery, Daikin, and KYB, to announce their readiness as official main sponsors for the world-class women’s golf tournament “HONDA LPGA THAILAND 2026”. The highly anticipated event will take place from Feb 19 until Feb 22 at the legendary Siam Country Club Old Course, Pattaya.
Taliban ‘beard police’ pursue Afghan barbers
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» KABUL - Barbers in Afghanistan risk detention for trimming men’s beards too short, they told AFP, as the Taliban authorities enforce their strict interpretation of Islamic law with increasing zeal.