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THAILAND

School shooting suspect troubled from early on: ONCB

News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026

» The gunman who carried out a shooting at Patongprathankiriwat School in Songkhla province has a long history of psychiatric illness and polysubstance abuse dating back to early adolescence, says the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).

THAILAND

Anutin vows deeper Japan ties

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/02/2026

» Thailand is seeking to deepen its longstanding partnership with Japan as both nations prepare to mark 140 years of diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at a reception celebrating the 66th birthday of Japanese Emperor Naruhito.

OPINION

When journalism still exists -- but no longer matters

News, Carla Norrlöf, Published on 14/02/2026

» 'Democracy Dies in Darkness" became the motto of the Washington Post in 2017, four years after Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and one of the world's richest men, purchased the newspaper. Today, however, Mr Bezos, who has throttled the Post's opinion page and now slashed the newspaper's staff, seems determined to demonstrate that a free press, an essential component of democracy, can be killed off in broad daylight.

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

New system aims to improve Thai weather forecasts

News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026

» A pilot satellite platform being introduced on a pilot basis in Thailand is aimed at improving high-precision weather forecasting and disaster warning systems.

THAILAND

Democrats won't bend on coalition

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/02/2026

» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday his party would strictly adhere to the conditions it set during the election campaign when deciding whether to join a new coalition government.

THAILAND

Red Line extension relocation eyed

News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/02/2026

» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has moved to overhaul the design of its Red Line suburban railway extension, proposing to relocate and rename the planned Ratchawithi Station to create a direct link with Ramathibodi Hospital, in a bid to improve passenger convenience and urban connectivity.

THAILAND

Social Security Office faulted for benefit delays

News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026

» The Social Security Office (SSO) has come under renewed scrutiny after a board member representing insured workers said millions of contributors remain unable to access new dental benefits, while hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are still waiting for updated pension payments.

THAILAND

Bhumjaithai win bodes well for conservatives

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2026

» The outcome of Thailand's latest general election has prompted intense debate among political analysts, with many concluding that the decisive victory of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) represents a triumph of the conservative camp reinforced by rising nationalist sentiment and the strategic consolidation of local political power bases, or ban yai (influential political clans).

OPINION

Thailand reconsiders its foreign policy

News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 10/02/2026

» Thai foreign policy was elevated to a high priority on the policy platforms of many political parties during Sunday's general election. The stakes have risen enormously due to growing public interest following the conflict with Cambodia.