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Bangkok PM2.5 turns orange in seven districts on Feb 17, exceeding safety standard
Bangkok PM2.5 turns orange in seven districts on Feb 17, exceeding safety standard
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Bangkok’s average PM2.5 stood at 32.2 µg/m³ at 7am on Feb 17, 2026, below the 37.5 µg/m³ standard, but seven districts recorded orange-level readings above the threshold, led by Lat Krabang at 42.3 µg/m³.Opium cultivation declines in Southern Hsihseng Area of Shan State, PNO Official Says
Opium cultivation declines in Southern Hsihseng Area of Shan State, PNO Official Says
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Opium cultivation has decreased in the southern part of Meinel Mountain (Southern Part) in Hsihseng Township, Shan State, according to U Khun Myo Nyunt, an auditor from the Agriculture and Livestock Committee (Central) of the Pa-O National Organisation.Ombudsman gives EC 7 days to explain ballot barcodes
Ombudsman gives EC 7 days to explain ballot barcodes
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Thailand’s Ombudsman has told the EC to explain within seven days whether ballot QR codes and barcodes could breach constitutional secrecy rulesUS markets shut as gold slides more than 1% and stronger dollar weighs on prices
US markets shut as gold slides more than 1% and stronger dollar weighs on prices
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Gold fell more than 1% in thin holiday trading as key markets in the US and parts of Asia were closed, while a firmer dollar added pressure. Investors are watching signals on the Fed’s rate path ahead of the March 18 meeting.Thai Army heightens safety measures after border fires, says missions unaffected
Thai Army heightens safety measures after border fires, says missions unaffected
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Army said the burning was on the Cambodian side opposite Chong Bok, Preah Vihear area and Chong Khana, with no clashes found.Navy probes Thai fishing boat seized in Cambodia waters
Navy probes Thai fishing boat seized in Cambodia waters
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Thailand’s Navy is probing reports of a Thai fishing boat seized in Cambodia and warns unapproved sea-border transport may breach martial law rulesBhumjaithai weighs 355-seat option as Kla Tham seen as ‘last resort’
Bhumjaithai weighs 355-seat option as Kla Tham seen as ‘last resort’
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Bhumjaithai’s 297-seat bloc could rise to 355 by adding Kla Tham’s 58 MPs, but talks hinge on control of key economic ministriesGusty winds and thunderstorms set to pick up across upper Thailand Feb 17–22
Gusty winds and thunderstorms set to pick up across upper Thailand Feb 17–22
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Upper Thailand is expected to see more scattered downpours and isolated thunderstorms, while seas in the lower Gulf of Thailand may turn moderate to rough with waves rising above 2 metres in stormy areas.