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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
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”
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. 
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.
PHONPHAILIN CHULLAPHAN
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
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.
Thai border Joint Info Center: force ‘last resort’, cites December 27 joint statement
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Thailand says it is ready 24/7 to defend sovereignty but calls force a last resort, denying “occupation” and issuing a 16-language white paper
True Corporation Reports Fourth Consecutive Quarter of Profitability; Proposes THB 4.1 Billion Final Dividend for Q4 2025
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
February 19, 2026 – True Corporation Public Company Limited announced financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, delivering its fourth consecutive quarter of profitability.
Govt orders all provinces to prepare for 2026 drought, secure household water reserves
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Thailand’s NDPMC has instructed all provinces to step up 2026 drought preparedness, prioritising household water reserves, contingency plans, and rapid-response support to minimise impacts.
Japanese firms in Thailand see post-election stability boosting investment
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Japanese business leaders in Thailand expect a more stable administration to strengthen confidence, improve the investment climate in the second half of the year, and support the next phase of economic recovery.
Charnvit Inyanya
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