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Indonesia eyes Italian aircraft carrier, but analysts wonder if it risks becoming a ‘port queen’
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Indonesia’s plan to bring home its first aircraft carrier in 2026 has an undeniable cinematic quality – a 180m warship, long retired by a European navy, retrofitted and returning to life in South-east Asia as a floating runway and command post.
Thai Chamber urges swift talks as US tariff hike raises export pressure
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Thai Chamber chief Dr Poj Aramwattananont warns the US “tariff game” is not over, flagging higher costs, planning uncertainty and baht volatility risks for Thai exporters.
Thai navy arrests 6 Chinese nationals allegedly linked to scam
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Cyber scam networks require international cooperation to tackle, navy spokesman says
DMSC debunks SV40 contamination claim about mRNA vaccines
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Medical Sciences says online claims that mRNA vaccines contain SV40 and raise cancer risk are false, citing the modern manufacturing process and strict quality controls.
Sukhothai wins Green Destinations gold, boosts liveable-visitible image
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Sukhothai Old City secured the Green Destinations Gold Award 2025, while Thachai–Si Satchanalai was named in the Top 100 Stories 2025, recognising community-led efforts and sustainability standards.
Most voters unhappy with EC’s performance, suspect election fraud
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
A Suan Dusit Poll survey of 1,231 people found 59.77% were unhappy with the EC’s handling of the February 8 election, while 67.99% feared fraud and a lack of transparency.
Exporters warned of market turmoil after Supreme Court scraps Trump tariffs
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
The Thai Trade Center in Los Angeles warns of major disruption for US-bound trade after a 6–3 Supreme Court ruling, with refund uncertainty and new tariff options still in play.
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
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
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.