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'No plan' for VAT rate hike
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2026
» The incoming Bhumjaithai-led administration will not raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 10% over the next three years, a BJT executive said, adding that the party's immediate focus is economic recovery.
Geopolitics, Volatility, and the Case for a Strong Trading Fortress
Published on 23/02/2026
» In a world connected at the speed of a fingertip, a troop movement on the other side of the globe or the signing of a trade agreement by major powers is no longer just foreign news buried in a newspaper column. It has become a trading signal, one that can impact your investment portfolio within seconds.
More people opting for pets over children
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/02/2026
» Bangkok Post and SIRI Campus on Saturday staged the third edition of the Bangkok Post Forum, "Pet in the City – Smarter Living for City Pets", at SIRI Campus, Sukhumvit 77.
Fewer families lead to local pet craze
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/02/2026
» Bangkok Post and SIRI Campus on Saturday staged the third edition of the Bangkok Post Forum, “Pet in the City – Smarter Living for City Pets”, at SIRI Campus, Sukhumvit 77.
Rights commission helps draft conscript-protection rules
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2026
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has joined hands with the army and navy in drafting a framework aimed at improving the treatment of new conscripts.
Abhisit won’t close door on coalition
Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has signalled that the party is keeping its options open on joining a government coalition, saying any decision would rest with the party’s board and MPs.
British fashion executive dies in fall from Pattaya condo
Online Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» PATTAYA - Police in this seaside resort city have confirmed the death of British businessman Quentin Griffiths, a co-founder of the online fashion retailer ASOS, in a fall from the 17th floor of a condominium. He was 58.
Thai Food Giants Lead Asia in Protein Disclosure, APB100 Finds
Published on 20/02/2026
» Thai companies assessed include Central Plaza Hotel, Charoen Pokphand Foods, Thai Union Group, CP ALL, Thai Beverage, Minor International, Dusit Thani, SnP, MK Restaurants, and President bakery spanning, manufacturing, restaurants, retail and hospitality
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.
Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.