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Prosecutors arraign Nana Rybena, husband in alleged 170m-baht pyramid scheme case
Prosecutors arraign Nana Rybena, husband in alleged 170m-baht pyramid scheme case
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Economic-crime prosecutors on Monday arraigned Rybina Intchai, known as Nana Rybena, her husband Prinya Intchai (Way Thaitanium) and two companies over alleged fraud, a pyramid-style public borrowing scheme, and forged documents tied to 11 complainants and losses of more than 170 million baht.Tokyo Skytree lift malfunctions, trapping 20 people for about 5 hours
Tokyo Skytree lift malfunctions, trapping 20 people for about 5 hours
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Twenty people were trapped inside an elevator at Tokyo Skytree tower on the night of February 22 for more than five hours, the tower’s operator said.Economic team meets on Trump tariffs; NESDC warns uncertainty could last all year
Economic team meets on Trump tariffs; NESDC warns uncertainty could last all year
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Thailand’s economic team held informal talks on February 22, 2026 to assess US tariff uncertainty. NESDC says the 15% rate is temporary (150 days) and risks may persist all year.Thailand Unveils 'Triple-Track' Strategy to Counter Looming Trump Tariffs
Thailand Unveils 'Triple-Track' Strategy to Counter Looming Trump Tariffs
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun fast-tracks EU and Korea trade deals as Bangkok moves to reduce export reliance on the US and Chinese marketsFrom Coup Cycles to Ballot Box Stability, Thailand’s New Government Faces an Old Economic Problem
From Coup Cycles to Ballot Box Stability, Thailand’s New Government Faces an Old Economic Problem
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
An article titled How Thailand became the ‘sick man’ of Asia, published by the Financial Times on February 3rd, 2026, has drawn considerable attention among Thai economists. It documented the Thailand’s anaemic growth, slowdowns in consumption, manufacturing and tourism, and the mounting pressures on household incomes and national stability. Structural weaknesses have deepened. Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, has been stuck in a low-growth trap of roughly 2% for the past five years.Thailand ranks third globally as 30°C-plus days rise by 75, threatening coffee
Thailand ranks third globally as 30°C-plus days rise by 75, threatening coffee
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Climate Central report warns intensifying heat is stressing coffee trees, cutting yields and quality, and adding pressure to prices worldwide.MT Asset invests over 200m baht to launch “Best Western Matter Tiwanon”, targeting MICE and events near IMPACT
MT Asset invests over 200m baht to launch “Best Western Matter Tiwanon”, targeting MICE and events near IMPACT
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
MT Asset Co., Ltd. is expanding its investment portfolio with a more than 200-million-baht outlay to develop Best Western Matter Tiwanon in Nonthaburi, aiming to serve business travellers, tourists and golfers near IMPACT Muang Thong Thani and key transport links.Gen Natthaphon not approached for new cabinet, urges permanent fence at Khlong Luek–Thmor Dar
Gen Natthaphon not approached for new cabinet, urges permanent fence at Khlong Luek–Thmor Dar
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Gen Natthaphon says he will complete his term, won't say on next cabinet role, and backs permanent fencing at Khlong Luek–Thmor DarSiripong: no plan to raise VAT to 10% in next 2–3 years
Siripong: no plan to raise VAT to 10% in next 2–3 years
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Siripong Angkasakulkiat, deputy leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, says the government has no plan to raise VAT from 7% to 10% in the next two to three years, after a Senate committee proposal triggered public debate.BOI approves 10bn-baht push to build humanoid robot parts base in Thailand
BOI approves 10bn-baht push to build humanoid robot parts base in Thailand
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Thailand’s BOI has approved investment promotion for five major Chinese firms to build the country’s first humanoid-robot component production base, with initial investment topping 10 billion baht.