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WORLD

Arctic island Svalbard also wary of great powers

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» LONGYEARBYEN, Svalbard - There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet: people in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal despite speculation that this Norwegian archipelago could be the next Arctic territory coveted by the United States or Russia.

WORLD

Taliban ‘beard police’ pursue Afghan barbers

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» KABUL - Barbers in Afghanistan risk detention for trimming men’s beards too short, they told AFP, as the Taliban authorities enforce their strict interpretation of Islamic law with increasing zeal.

SUSTAINABILITY

More firms join SETCarbon platform

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026

» Thailand is accelerating efforts to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and orchestrating a climate transition, which are rapidly reshaping capital markets and prompting the Stock Exchange of Thailand to expand banking alliances to strengthen sustainable finance access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

WORLD

US network accused of spiking interview with Democrat politician

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» WASHINGTON - US late-night host Stephen Colbert accused CBS on Tuesday of refusing to broadcast his interview with a Democratic Senate candidate over fears it would violate regulatory guidance from President Donald Trump’s administration.

WORLD

Afghan woman's boutique brightens Bamiyan

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» BAMIYAN (AFGHANISTAN) - With women banned from most jobs in Afghanistan, an embroidery boutique run by 22-year-old Rahima Alavi is a surprising and treasured sight in Bamiyan.

BUSINESS

Call for new stimulus for EV sales

Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/02/2026

» Thailand's automotive industry is urging the government to introduce new, non-monetary measures to stimulate demand for electric vehicles (EVs), including battery EVs (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs).

LEARNING

'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators

Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026

» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors as well as risking an increase in property prices.

BUSINESS

Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2026

» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors who may engage in illegal activities, as well as risking an increase in property prices, making housing less affordable for local residents.

WORLD

Canada launches huge defence plan to curb reliance on US

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» MONTREAL - Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday launched a multi-billion dollar plan to strengthen the Canadian military and rely less on the United States.

OPINION

EC is losing public trust

Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/02/2026

» If any good has come from the performance of the Election Commission (EC) following the Feb 8 election, it is this: the organisation has exposed the top-down "mandarin" culture of the Thai bureaucracy, where officials act as regulators of the people rather than their servants.