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THAILAND

EC reaffirms vote secrecy amid barcode worries

Online Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026

» The Election Commission on Sunday reaffirmed that the Feb 8 general election was run  in strict compliance with the principle of “direct and secret voting”.

BUSINESS

Call for police reform to boost tourism

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2026

» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, hampering the nation's tourism reputation.

THAILAND

Ballot barcodes don’t breach secrecy, says poll body

Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026

» The Election Commission (EC) has defended the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers, saying the features are lawful security measures used to combat forgery, manage ballot stocks and prevent mismatches between voter numbers and ballots used.

WORLD

Tearful Canadian mother mourns daughter before Carney visits town shaken by killings

AFP, Published on 13/02/2026

» TUMBLER RIDGE — A grieving Canadian mother whose daughter was murdered in a mass school shooting addressed the public on Thursday, ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to a community in mourning.

THAILAND

PM vows tougher anti‑corruption drive after Thailand’s low Corruption Perceptions Index ranking

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026

» The government has pledged aggressive reforms after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).

THAILAND

Anutin dismisses 'sick man of Asia' label for Thailand

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/02/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence in Thailand's economic outlook following the recent general election, rejecting foreign media portrayals that labelled the country the "sick man" of Asia.

THAILAND

Minister touts efforts to reform Social Security Office

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026

» Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong has revealed ongoing efforts to fundamentally reform Thailand's Social Security Office (SSO) into a professionally run state organisation with greater transparency, efficiency and independence from political interference.

BUSINESS

Retailers urge measures to stimulate economy

Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026

» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) is proposing a comprehensive package of urgent policy measures to stimulate the economy dubbed "Value Shopping – Tourism Boost – Local Investment – Strong SMEs – Skilled Workforce – Fair Competition".

WORLD

Grieving Canadian town mourns school shooting victims

AFP, Published on 12/02/2026

» TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia - As the sun set in the grief-stricken Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge on Wednesday, hundreds gathered in a main square, lighting candles for victims of one of the country’s worst-ever mass shootings.

WORLD

Mexican ‘drone invasion’ claim creates buzz in Texas

AFP, Published on 12/02/2026

» HOUSTON - The closure of a Texas airport triggered conflicting explanations Wednesday, as the government claimed an incursion by Mexican cartel drones but lawmakers and media reports suggested the Pentagon’s use of anti-drone technology was to blame.