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Court extends sentence for lawyer who called for monarchy reform
Reuters and online reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Criminal Court in Bangkok has sentenced jailed human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa to an additional two years and eight months in prison for royal defamation and sedition in connection with a speech he gave at a protest in Bangkok in November 2020, a rights group said on Friday, bringing his combined sentence to more than 30 years.
Northern Irish man arrested for credit-card hacking case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/02/2026
» A 50-year-old man from Northern Ireland has been arrested in Bangkok’s On Nut area after evaded authorities for more than two years over credit card hacking offences that caused nearly 2 million baht in damages.
Reinventing the ‘Sick Man’: Aman Modi’s Blueprint for Thailand’s Next Act
Published on 20/02/2026
» After Thailand’s high-stakes election in February 2026, the kingdom finds itself at a crossroads. With GDP growth languishing at 1.6%—the lowest in the region—and household debt strangling the domestic engine, the "Sick Man of Asia" label has become a difficult reality to ignore.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration denies selling car park
Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has sought to quell controversy over the underground parking facility at Lan Khon Mueang, firmly denying claims the site has been sold or transferred to private ownership.
King accepts severely burned husky ‘Molly’ for care
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» His Majesty the King has accepted as a patient under royal patronage the Siberian Husky “Molly”, that was found severely burned after going missing from her home in Songkhla province last week.
Affection-starved son arrested for beating dad, setting house ablaze
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» Police have arrested a 46-year-old man accused of setting fire to his father’s home and severely assaulting him, allegedly over long-held resentment about unequal parental affection.
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.
Supreme Court upholds lese-majeste sentence
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling sentencing a man to three years and four months in prison for violating the lese majeste law over a social media post about the death of King Rama VIII.
Two health volunteers test positive for mpox after inmate’s death
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Disease control and correctional officials are moving to contain an mpox cluster at Thonburi Remand Prison after confirming infections in two close contacts of a recently deceased inmate.
Wildlife smuggler caught at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thai authorities have arrested an Indian man who was attempting to smuggle rare wildlife back to his home country, after finding 15 live animals hidden inside his luggage at Suvarnabhumi Airport.