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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

Customs mulls duty hike on luxury goods

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2026

» The Customs Department is considering raising import duties on luxury goods to increase government revenue.

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.

THAILAND

Hospital funds squeeze weighs on minister

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2026

» A deepening liquidity crisis among state hospitals has intensified pressure on the new Public Health Minister to overhaul the universal healthcare system, as medical groups warn that financial instability is spreading across the country's public health network.

WORLD

Athletes outrace condom supply at Winter Olympics

Online Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026

» Competitors at the Winter Olympics in Italy became the subject of off-colour jokes after reports emerged that the 10,000 condoms supplied to the athletes’ village ran out in just three days.

BUSINESS

Asian shares retreat ahead of Lunar New Year break

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, 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

Levelling the e-commerce playing field

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has issued new guidelines for the Trade Competition Act of 2017, expected to be published in the Royal Gazette next month, aiming to curb unfair trade practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour in multi-sided platform businesses, with a focus on e-commerce.

THAILAND

Thailand pushes to arrest plunging birth rate

Published on 13/02/2026

» Authorities are launching a new push to address Thailand’s collapsing birth rate, now the lowest in 75 years, with a focus on ensuring that every pregnancy is safe, voluntary and fully supported.

LIFE

Your horoscope for Feb 13-19

Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 13/02/2026

» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.

LIFE

Thoroughbred masterpieces

Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 13/02/2026

» Last September Jaeger-LeCoultre welcomed the Year of the Horse well in advance, by premiering the Reverso Tribute Enamel Xu Beihong series during an immersive exhibition of its feminine creations, held in Shanghai.