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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

Bhumjaithai bags 2 more minnows to boost govt numbers

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/02/2026

» The Bhumjaithai Party’s campaign to woo small parties to its side continued on Monday with the addition of two more small parties to the new government coalition.

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.

WORLD

Nepal 'addicted' to the trade in its own people

AFP, Published on 16/02/2026

» KATHMANDU - Rudra Bahadur Kami returned to Nepal through a back door of Kathmandu airport in a battered coffin after working for more than a decade in Saudi Arabia to feed his family back home.

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

Accused Bondi killer Naveed Akram appears in court by video link

AFP, Published on 16/02/2026

» SYDNEY - Accused Bondi Beach killer Naveed Akram appeared in an Australian court via video link Monday, in his first public hearing since the nation's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades.

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.

WORLD

New anti-government chants in Tehran after giant rallies abroad: reports

AFP, Published on 16/02/2026

» PARIS - Some residents of Tehran on Sunday chanted slogans against the clerical leadership from balconies and windows, reports said, a day after Iranians abroad staged giant opposition rallies in Europe and North America.

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.

WORLD

'Ultra-left' blamed for youth's killing that shocked France

AFP, Published on 16/02/2026

» LYON - France's government said Sunday the "ultra-left" was behind the fatal beating of a French youth aligned with the far right, after the killing inflamed political tension ahead of March local elections.