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Vitai: Thai growth model is lagging; bank fees to face system-wide review
Vitai: Thai growth model is lagging; bank fees to face system-wide review
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
BOT governor Vitai warns Thailand’s growth model is outdated, urges structural reform and signals tighter scrutiny of bank fees to ease retail burdensGovernment unlocks alcohol sales 2–5pm, pushing shop revenue up 20%
Government unlocks alcohol sales 2–5pm, pushing shop revenue up 20%
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
The government has unlocked the prohibited time period for selling alcoholic beverages from 14:00–17:00.People's Party says EC lawsuits risk silencing scrutiny
People's Party says EC lawsuits risk silencing scrutiny
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Amid election doubts, the People's Party says EC lawsuits against citizens and media look like a move to silence scrutiny, urging transparency and open Q&AsTaliban open to talks with Pakistan to end violence
Taliban open to talks with Pakistan to end violence
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Taliban leaders say they are ready to negotiate with Pakistan to end violence after Pakistani strikes hit Kabul and Kandahar, with losses disputed by both sidesBangkok skies clear as PM2.5 drops sharply across all districts
Bangkok skies clear as PM2.5 drops sharply across all districts
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Bangkok’s Air Quality Information Centre reported a citywide PM2.5 average of 22 µg/m³ at 7:00am on February 28, 2026, with air quality rated “good” in every zone and a continued downward trend expected.Thai-Cambodia standoff risks flare-up with MOU 44 set for scrapping
Thai-Cambodia standoff risks flare-up with MOU 44 set for scrapping
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Thai–Cambodian tensions may flare as the incoming government plans to scrap MOU 44 on offshore oil and gas, amid Phnom Penh’s renewed diplomatic pushThai Army warns of deep-strike retaliation if Cambodia fires PHL-03 at Thailand
Thai Army warns of deep-strike retaliation if Cambodia fires PHL-03 at Thailand
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
The Royal Thai Army says it has seen no movement of Cambodia’s PHL-03 system along the border, but warns any use against Thailand would justify precise retaliation deeper inside Cambodia.World Bank warns of global labour crunch: 1.2bn entrants chasing just 400m jobs
World Bank warns of global labour crunch: 1.2bn entrants chasing just 400m jobs
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
World Bank country director Melinda Good says the world faces record uncertainty as AI reshapes value chains. She warns 1.2bn people will enter the labour market over the next decade, but only 400m jobs are expected—while Thailand’s ageing society and skills gap risk holding back growth and FDI.NESDC sets four-pillar roadmap, targeting ‘quality’ growth towards 5% GDP
NESDC sets four-pillar roadmap, targeting ‘quality’ growth towards 5% GDP
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
NESDC Secretary-General says Thailand’s 14th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2027-2032) will focus on productivity, inclusivity, adaptability and resiliency, aiming for average growth of 3-5% a year through reforms in industry, human capital and public-sector efficiency.TMD warns rain in 44 provinces, storms to hit Northeast
TMD warns rain in 44 provinces, storms to hit Northeast
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Thailand’s Met Department warns rain in 44 provinces including Bangkok and flags summer storms on March 3–6, 2026, starting in the Northeast with hail and lightning risks