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Thailand Leads ASEAN in AI Adoption as Regional Digital Economy Eyes $1 Trillion Valuation
Thailand Leads ASEAN in AI Adoption as Regional Digital Economy Eyes $1 Trillion Valuation
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
New research reveals 90% of Thai students use Generative AI, while experts warn of a ‘readiness gap’ and the need for robust ethical governance by 2030AirAsia X names Bahrain global hub, launches Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London route
AirAsia X names Bahrain global hub, launches Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London route
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
AirAsia X is positioning Bahrain as a Middle East hub, with Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London Gatwick services linking Asia with Europe.China bans below-cost car sales to curb price war
China bans below-cost car sales to curb price war
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
China has barred automakers from selling cars below total cost, targeting price wars, collusion and unfair dealer pressure, while tightening online sales oversightAnutin: Thailand is ‘land of opportunity’, not ‘sick man’
Anutin: Thailand is ‘land of opportunity’, not ‘sick man’
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
Caretaker PM Anutin Charnvirakul rejected the “sick man of Asia” label and said Thailand is a “land of opportunity”, citing ASEAN stability and Thailand’s geopolitical position.Disneyland Thailand idea returns with THB300 billion EEC mixed-use proposal
Disneyland Thailand idea returns with THB300 billion EEC mixed-use proposal
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
Plan would set aside about 800 hectares in Chonburi for a theme park, sports and entertainment complex, with private investors taking the risk under a PPP model, though Disney has yet to confirm any deal.World Bank cuts Thailand’s 2026 growth forecast to 1.6%
World Bank cuts Thailand’s 2026 growth forecast to 1.6%
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
The World Bank cuts Thailand’s 2026 GDP growth to 1.6% on slower global trade, high household debt and softer tourism, with 2.2% seen in 2027Fitch flags political hurdles to Thailand’s deficit-cut plan and VAT hikes
Fitch flags political hurdles to Thailand’s deficit-cut plan and VAT hikes
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
Fitch says Thailand’s deficit-cut plan relies on politically difficult VAT rises. Officials insist on fiscal discipline as risks to confidence persist.UAE tops world for generative AI use as Singapore follows close behind
UAE tops world for generative AI use as Singapore follows close behind
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
Microsoft’s Global AI Adoption in 2025 report finds a stark regional divide in AI use, with the UAE and Singapore standing out far above global averages as public-sector strategy, investment and trust shape adoption.