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THAILAND

Yodchanan defends difficult decision to join coalition

Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026

» Yodchanan Wongsawat, a prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, has apologised to any supporters who may feel uneasy about the party’s decision to join a coalition government led by the Bhumjaithai Party.

THAILAND

People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodes

Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026

» The People’s Party is preparing to take the Election Commission (EC) to court over its use of ballot barcodes that could violate the principle of secret voting, be used to intimidate voters and pose a harmful risk of data leaks.

WORLD

Son of ex-leaders poised to be Bangladesh PM

Reuters, Published on 14/02/2026

» DHAKA - The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist ​Party won a landslide victory in parliamentary elections on Friday, returning to power after nearly two ‌decades and positioning leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister as the country emerges from months of unrest and economic disruption.

BUSINESS

Asian shares retreat ahead of Lunar New Year break

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/02/2026

» RECAP: Asian equities pulled back from record highs on Friday as traders locked in gains and pared positions ahead of a week-long holiday in Chinese markets. Wall Street risk appetite ebbed as traders started to look at AI-related impacts on the broader economy.

BUSINESS

Levelling the e-commerce playing field

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has issued new guidelines for the Trade Competition Act of 2017, expected to be published in the Royal Gazette next month, aiming to curb unfair trade practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour in multi-sided platform businesses, with a focus on e-commerce.

THAILAND

People's Party pushes Social Security overhaul

News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026

» The People's Party says it will move immediately to table a sweeping overhaul of the Social Security system, proposing a new board structure that shifts authority away from the state and towards the contributors who fund it.

BUSINESS

Tobacco Authority of Thailand targets B1.2bn in export revenue

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand aims to boost exports this year, aiming to raise its cigarette export revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025.

BUSINESS

Mcot opens bids for Bangkok land

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/02/2026

» State-owned broadcaster Mcot Plc has opened bidding for the lease of more than 50 rai of land near its headquarters in the Rama IX area of Bangkok, with the site expected to be developed as a mixed-use project amid the economic slowdown and an oversupply of office space in the area.

WORLD

US waives Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump plans visit

AFP, Published on 14/02/2026

» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Friday he planned to visit Venezuela and reiterated satisfaction with its interim leader, as his administration authorized five major oil companies to operate in the country.

THAILAND

B150bn motorway projects head for bidding this year

News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Department of Highways (DoH) has announced plans to open bidding this year for several major motorway projects, with a combined investment value exceeding 150 billion baht.