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Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» KANO (NIGERIA) - The Nigerian government paid Boko Haram militants a "huge" ransom of millions of dollars to free up to 230 children and staff the jihadists abducted from a Catholic school in November, intelligence sources told AFP.
Plan to tax gold imports stokes Thai industry criticism
Nareerat Wiriyapong and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2026
» Gold traders strongly oppose the Customs Department’s plan to ask the incoming government to impose import duties on gold, warning that Thailand could lose its status as a gold trading hub if the measure is implemented. They added that gold is now regarded as an investment asset rather than a commodity subject to tariffs.
Thai exports hit 4-year high despite strong baht
Somhatai Mosika, Published on 23/02/2026
» The baht’s value is the most important factor affecting exports following the US decision to impose a 15% tariff on imports, with Thai exports recording their strongest growth in four years in January, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Women in gastronomy
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/02/2026
» In honour of International Women's Day on March 8, "Women In Gastronomy" returns at the Banyan Tree Bangkok.
'Running Man Thailand' pilot episode receives great cheer online
Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 23/02/2026
» With the first episode airing last Sunday, let’s get to know the viral Korean variety show that has just landed in Thailand.
Cambodia warned that border fires could stoke conflict
Online Reporters, Published on 23/02/2026
» Thailand has warned Cambodia that uncontrolled bushfires started by Cambodian soldiers could become a new problem in their border conflict.
Two wheels reshape Bangkok’s daily commute
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 23/02/2026
» Bangkok’s streets are quietly changing. This time the shift is being driven less by new rail lines or expressways and more by bicycles.
Blue button jellyfish close Similan beach to swimmers
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/02/2026
» PHANG NGA - A public safety warning has been issued after blue button jellyfish were found along parts of the shoreline at Princess beach and in other areas of the Similan Islands National Park.
US to stop collecting tariffs ruled illegal by Supreme Court
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - The US Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12.01am EST (12.01pm Thai time) on Tuesday, after the US Supreme Court declared the duties illegal.
Thailand sees upside to Trump court ordered US tariff reset
Bloomberg, Published on 23/02/2026
» A reset of many US tariffs to a uniform 15% will strengthen Thailand’s appeal as a manufacturing and investment hub, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.