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TAT promotes ‘instant happiness in Thailand’ under value over volume
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
TAT is extending its “Suk Thuntee Tee Tiew Thai” campaign under a “value over volume” strategy to spur domestic travel and spread income to grassroots communities.
TMD warns first 2026 summer storm: heavy rain, gusts and lightning
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of the first summer storm of 2026 on February 23-25, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, lightning and possible hail.
Takaichi outlines three-pillar economy policy in Diet speech
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to open the new Diet session on Friday with a sweeping economic message: the government must create the conditions for private capital to flow into strategic industries that will shape Japan’s future.
Vietnam crowned as world’s most affordable expat destination for fifth straight year
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Vietnam has once again been voted as the world’s most affordable country for expats in 2026, securing the top spot for the fifth consecutive year, according to the French newswire Journal du Net (JDN).
Court hands ‘Am Cyanide’ death sentence in Pol Maj Nipa murder case
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Criminal Court sentenced ‘Am Cyanide’ to death, then reduced it to life in the ‘Inspector Pu’ cyanide murder case, citing mitigating factors
Phuket to host three global conferences, boosting sustainable tourism, Pride and wellness
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Phuket has secured three major international MICE events in 2026: GSTC’s sustainable tourism conference, InterPride’s world meeting, and the Global Wellness Summit.
CCIB arrests Ukrainian woman in Phuket over US$340m Ponzi scheme extradition case
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Thailand’s CCIB arrested a Ukrainian woman hiding in a Phuket condo on a US extradition request over alleged wire fraud linked to a US$340m Ponzi/pyramid scheme.
Thai Ministry Debunks Claims That 'Mae Nak' Legend is Cambodian Folklore
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society warns the public after a viral claim falsely identifies the legendary "Mae Nak" as a Cambodian folk tale
Thai Expert Urges ‘Board of Peace’ Entry to Shield Exports from Trump Tariffs
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
International economist Dr Ath Pisalvanich warns Thailand must form a full government by 8 March or risk losing vital trade concessions to the US
Thailand must shift from ‘technology user’ to ‘co-creator’ to survive, says NECTEC
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
NECTEC warns reliance on foreign technology threatens national security and competitiveness, urging Thailand to move from being a ‘user’ to a ‘co-creator’ of future technologies.