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WORLD

Tourist arrivals in Japan fall for first time in four years

Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026

» TOKYO - Foreign tourist arrivala to Japan fell 4.9% in January from the previous year to mark the first decline in four years, as Chinese tourists stayed away amid simmering tensions between the two Asian ​nations.

THAILAND

kdms Hospital positions itself at forefront of care for an ageing society

Published on 18/02/2026

» kdms Specialized Orthopedic Hospital positions itself as Thailand’s first hospital dedicated exclusively to bone and joint conditions. The hospital brings together orthopaedic specialists across multiple subspecialties, with a strong focus on endoscopic spine surgery delivered under internationally recognised medical standards. Its Centre of Excellence provides comprehensive care across all acuity levels, grounded in the Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) approach.

THAILAND

QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaints

Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026

» All metered taxis in Thailand will be required to display three QR codes that allow passengers to verify driver information, estimate fares, rate services and file complaints, according to the Department of Land Transport.

THAILAND

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.

LIFE

How to keep your laptop happy and your IT team sane

Komsan Jandamit, Published on 18/02/2026

» For anyone who has ever watched their laptop freeze five minutes before an urgent meeting, help may be closer than you think. Information-technology (IT) professionals say most computer disasters at work are avoidable, and many can be solved without panic, drama or a desperate call to the IT help desk. Their collective advice boils down to one message: understand the basics, slow down and work with the machine rather than against it.

LIFE

New releases for your streaming pleasure: Feb 18-24

Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/02/2026

» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!

THAILAND

Wildlife smuggler caught at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/02/2026

» Thai authorities have arrested an Indian man who was attempting to smuggle rare wildlife back to his home country, after finding 15 live animals hidden inside his luggage at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

WORLD

Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East

Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026

» DUBAI — The departure of the chief executive of Dubai port giant DP World is the biggest fallout in the Middle East from US Department of Justice documents which show that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein tried to build a powerful network of political ​figures and business leaders across the region.

BUSINESS

Thai industrial sentiment rises in January

Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026

» ⁠Thailand's industrial sentiment ​index rose in ​January due ‌to government measures and tourism, the Federation of Thai Industries reported on ​Wednesday.

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.