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Bangkok PM2.5 nears limit; Wang Thonglang tops readings
Bangkok PM2.5 nears limit; Wang Thonglang tops readings
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Bangkok’s PM2.5 average was 36.1 µg/m³ at 7.00am on February 22, 2026, with several districts in the “orange” health-impact zone.Storms hit Chiang Mai districts for second day, hundreds of households affected
Storms hit Chiang Mai districts for second day, hundreds of households affected
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Strong winds, hail and heavy rain damaged homes, a hospital awning and vehicles across several districts on February 20–21, with assessments still under way.DITP urges Thai exporters to tap Vietnam’s US$268.5bn retail boom
DITP urges Thai exporters to tap Vietnam’s US$268.5bn retail boom
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Vietnam’s retail and services market hit a five-year high in 2025, and DITP says Thai exporters should move early as modern trade and e-commerce surge.Malaysian fishing boat sinks after Thai Navy interception in Thai waters
Malaysian fishing boat sinks after Thai Navy interception in Thai waters
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Operation followed an alert from local fishermen who reported several foreign boats fishing about eight nautical miles east of Koh Lipe.Surin scam hub raided after staged fake government offices found
Surin scam hub raided after staged fake government offices found
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Thai authorities inspected a suspected scam compound near the Chong Chom permanent border checkpoint in Surin, uncovering materials used for impersonation, fake investment pitches and other fraud targeting multiple countries.50.31% not concerned barcode issue could void election: Nida Poll
50.31% not concerned barcode issue could void election: Nida Poll
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
A NIDA Poll survey of 1,310 adults on February 17–18 found around half were untroubled by the QR/barcode ballot issue, while overall satisfaction with the election results remained mixed.SRT to seek Cabinet approval for three-airport high-speed rail contract changes
SRT to seek Cabinet approval for three-airport high-speed rail contract changes
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Thailand’s three-airport high-speed rail PPP is moving towards a revised payment model and staged ARL concession fees, with a draft amended contract targeted for Cabinet consideration in June and signing in July 2026.Thailand officially enters summer as temperatures rise nationwide
Thailand officially enters summer as temperatures rise nationwide
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Hot conditions are forecast across much of the country, with scattered thunderstorms and occasional gusty winds, while the North has the highest chance of heavier rain.After court ruling, Trump says US global tariff rate will rise from 10% to 15%
After court ruling, Trump says US global tariff rate will rise from 10% to 15%
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
President Donald Trump said on Saturday (February 21) that he will lift a temporary tariff on US imports from all countries to 15%, up from 10%, after the US Supreme Court struck down his earlier tariff programme.Japan to subsidise snowplough introduction at airports
Japan to subsidise snowplough introduction at airports
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026
Japan's transport ministry plans to cover half of the cost for domestic airlines and local governments managing airports to purchase snowploughs and other snow removal equipment.