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New initiative lets wealthy fund organisations helping unemployed youth in S’pore, Thailand
New initiative lets wealthy fund organisations helping unemployed youth in S’pore, Thailand
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
New model of giving aims to provide better reassurance to the wealthy in Singapore who want to fund social causes by promising guaranteed and measurable outcomes for their funding.Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand hit 130,000 per day, Chinese tourism rebounds
Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand hit 130,000 per day, Chinese tourism rebounds
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports reveals foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand have surged to over 130,000 per day, with a clear recovery in Chinese tourism for the Golden Week of Chinese New Year.Council of State says scrapping Thailand-Cambodia MoU 2001 would require fresh agreement on new rules
Council of State says scrapping Thailand-Cambodia MoU 2001 would require fresh agreement on new rules
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Secretary-General of the Council of State says terminating the 2001 Thailand-Cambodia MoU (MoU 44) is possible in principle but must be assessed under international law and relevant meeting agreements, adding that both sides would need to decide whether to “start from scratch” with new rules.Bangkok PM2.5 turns orange in seven districts on Feb 17, exceeding safety standard
Bangkok PM2.5 turns orange in seven districts on Feb 17, exceeding safety standard
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Bangkok’s average PM2.5 stood at 32.2 µg/m³ at 7am on Feb 17, 2026, below the 37.5 µg/m³ standard, but seven districts recorded orange-level readings above the threshold, led by Lat Krabang at 42.3 µg/m³.Opium cultivation declines in Southern Hsihseng Area of Shan State, PNO Official Says
Opium cultivation declines in Southern Hsihseng Area of Shan State, PNO Official Says
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Opium cultivation has decreased in the southern part of Meinel Mountain (Southern Part) in Hsihseng Township, Shan State, according to U Khun Myo Nyunt, an auditor from the Agriculture and Livestock Committee (Central) of the Pa-O National Organisation.Ombudsman gives EC 7 days to explain ballot barcodes
Ombudsman gives EC 7 days to explain ballot barcodes
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Thailand’s Ombudsman has told the EC to explain within seven days whether ballot QR codes and barcodes could breach constitutional secrecy rulesPinehurst Golf Club — More Than a Round of Golf
Pinehurst Golf Club — More Than a Round of Golf
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
A Place Called “Home of Happiness"US markets shut as gold slides more than 1% and stronger dollar weighs on prices
US markets shut as gold slides more than 1% and stronger dollar weighs on prices
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Gold fell more than 1% in thin holiday trading as key markets in the US and parts of Asia were closed, while a firmer dollar added pressure. Investors are watching signals on the Fed’s rate path ahead of the March 18 meeting.Thai Army heightens safety measures after border fires, says missions unaffected
Thai Army heightens safety measures after border fires, says missions unaffected
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Army said the burning was on the Cambodian side opposite Chong Bok, Preah Vihear area and Chong Khana, with no clashes found.