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Phuket to host three global conferences, boosting sustainable tourism, Pride and wellness
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
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
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 taleThailand must shift from ‘technology user’ to ‘co-creator’ to survive, says NECTEC
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.Thai Food and Hospitality Corporates Lead Asia on Protein Disclosure, But Lack Transition Plans and Diversification, APB100 Finds
Thai Food and Hospitality Corporates Lead Asia on Protein Disclosure, But Lack Transition Plans and Diversification, APB100 Finds
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Thai companies assessed include Central Plaza Hotel, Charoen Pokphand Foods, Thai Union Group, CP ALL, Thai Beverage, Minor International, Dusit Thani, SnP, MK Restaurants, and President bakery spanning, manufacturing, restaurants, retail and hospitality.
Several Thai companies assessed are in Tier 3, but still, none score over 50%
Strong labour and seafood disclosure, but weak implementation across several themes and absence of credible protein diversification strategies“The CrestHaus” Marks International Women’s Day by Convening Asia’s Most Influential Women Leaders at the “EmpowerHER Asia Leadership Forum 2026: Write Your Next Chapter”
“The CrestHaus” Marks International Women’s Day by Convening Asia’s Most Influential Women Leaders at the “EmpowerHER Asia Leadership Forum 2026: Write Your Next Chapter”
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Advancing women’s leadership by strengthening skills, expanding capabilities, and empowering women to lead with impact across every dimension of influence. Why Thailand can’t have clean air. | Signal Ep 12
Why Thailand can’t have clean air. | Signal Ep 12
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
In 2025 alone, over 10 million Thais were treated for conditions linked to PM2.5. And the damage isn’t just in our lungs. Research now links air pollution to dementia, Parkinson’s, and developmental disorders in children.TCT: Thai tourism must compete on quality, not price, in 2026
TCT: Thai tourism must compete on quality, not price, in 2026
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Thailand’s tourism council says 2026 travel will be driven by “value for money”, active seniors, quietcations and green standards—pushing operators to upgrade quality, not cut prices.Finance Ministry rules out reviving Easy E-Receipt, citing “economic leakages” and inequality
Finance Ministry rules out reviving Easy E-Receipt, citing “economic leakages” and inequality
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says Easy E-Receipt will not return soon after reviews found weak GDP impact, revenue losses, import “leakages” and regressive benefits.King Charles' brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein
King Charles' brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles, was freed from police custody on Thursday (February 19) evening after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following allegations he passed confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.