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Foreign arrivals down 7.6% so far this year
Reuters, Published on 17/02/2026
» Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals dropped 7.59% year-on-year in the period Jan 1 to Feb 15, to about 5.07 million people, the Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday.
China has slashed air pollution, but the 'war' isn't over
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» BEIJING — Fifteen years ago, Beijing's Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.
Thai Red Cross, diplomatic corps host 59th Red Cross Bazaar
Published on 17/02/2026
» The Thai Red Cross Society, through its Donation HUB, in collaboration with the Diplomatic Participants Committee in Thailand, cordially invites the public to the 59th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar. Held under the inspiring theme “The Art of Giving”, this premier lifestyle and charity event will take place from Feb 26 to March 1, between 10am and 8pm at Paragon Hall, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon, as well as online via www.iredcross.org. The event is deeply honoured by the gracious presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Executive Vice President of the Thai Red Cross Society, who will preside over the official opening ceremony and tour the international showcases on Thursday, Feb 26, at 8.30am.
Gold slides below $5,000 as Lunar New Year holiday mutes trade
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/02/2026
» LONDON — Gold slipped further below US$5,000 an ounce in thin trading, with much of Asia closed for the Lunar New Year and after a US holiday on Monday.
Council sees tourism as key driver of GDP
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) expects the tourism industry to be a major driver of GDP growth this year as flights and arrivals continue to rebound, though rising untaxed online travel agents and illegal foreign operators continue to limit the full benefits of the rebound.
Economy has 'left ICU', says finance chief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 17/02/2026
» Thailand's economy has now "left the intensive care unit [ICU]", reflected in fourth-quarter growth of 2.5%, which surpassed the earlier projection of 1.8% and lifted full-year 2025 growth to 2.4%, above the 2% forecast, said caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Trat businesses brace for lengthy closures
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/02/2026
» Business operators along the Thai–Cambodian frontier in Trat province are bracing for a prolonged border shutdown, urging authorities to reopen checkpoints while rapidly pivoting toward domestic markets to survive.
NBTC starts Yaowarat cable work
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026
» Overhead cables in the Yaowarat area are being moved underground.
Emerging markets to triumph in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026
» 2026 is expected to see a decisive rotation in global asset allocation, with emerging markets (EM) positioned to outperform developed markets (DM) as the US dollar enters a weakening cycle, according to analysts.
Epson eyes growing corporate market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/02/2026
» Epson (Thailand) Co Ltd is placing greater emphasis on the corporate customer segment, where demand for document management solutions continues to grow, as part of its strategy to achieve at least 5% growth in the company's 2026 fiscal year.