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Tour operators insist on VAT relief
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Outbound tour operators will continue to push for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from overseas tour packages sold to local travellers, arguing the charge is redundant given other taxes paid at destinations.
The gist of Thai politics over 20 years
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand's democratic institutions have been repressed and kept weak to the point that confusion still prevails almost two weeks after the Feb 8 election, which purportedly showed a clear victory for the ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. On the one hand, Mr Anutin and BJT stalwarts are busy forming a coalition government with other parties. On the other hand, fraud allegations from civil society groups and the opposition People's Party have reached a critical mass with the plausibility that the recent vote might be nullified to pave the way for a new poll.
kdms Hospital positions itself at forefront of care for an ageing society
Published on 18/02/2026
» kdms Specialized Orthopedic Hospital positions itself as Thailand’s first hospital dedicated exclusively to bone and joint conditions. The hospital brings together orthopaedic specialists across multiple subspecialties, with a strong focus on endoscopic spine surgery delivered under internationally recognised medical standards. Its Centre of Excellence provides comprehensive care across all acuity levels, grounded in the Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) approach.
Thais urged to go global amid volatile markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2026
» Global markets will remain volatile as shifting US economic policies, an evolving interest rate cycle, an uneven global recovery, and persistent geopolitical risks normalise market swings, warns Maybank Securities (Thailand).
Park Shin-hye stands out in Undercover Miss Hong
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/02/2026
» Award-winning actress Park Shin-hye returns to Netflix with the series Undercover Miss Hong.
Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar returns to Paragon
Life, Published on 18/02/2026
» The popular Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar will return with a wide range of products from 50 countries at Paragon Hall, 5th floor of Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, from Feb 26 to March 1, daily from 10am to 8pm.
Find the ball fast or pay the price -- costly
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 18/02/2026
» The common feedback I've received from my recent rule tips have been asking for more clear simple explanations on queries involving penalty relief, ball movement, and on-course procedures. How long can you search for a ball and what's the penalty if you accidently move your ball on the green or bunker together with the ability to take free relief from abnormal ground conditions for example: ground under repair or temporary water.
Iran and United States hold new talks in Geneva
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» GENEVA - Iran and the United States began fresh talks in Geneva on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned of consequences should Tehran fail to strike a deal.
Iran, United States set for new talks in Geneva
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» GENEVA — President Donald Trump warned Iran of potential consequences should it fail to strike a deal with the United States, as negotiators prepare for the latest round of talks in Geneva on Tuesday.
France grants safe haven to anti-Kremlin couple detained by ICE
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» PARIS — France has granted safe haven to an anti-Kremlin Russian activist couple detained by ICE in the United States, but his wife was nowhere to be found after he landed in Paris on Monday. After France issued the couple humanitarian visas to avoid them being deported to Russia, Alexei Ishimov, 31, arrived in Paris from Seattle on Monday morning, Agence France-Presse (AFP) correspondents saw.