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Thailand's Poverty Increases to 3.4 Million People, Signaling Chronic Issue Amid Economic Growth
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Pattani and Mae Hong Son continue to rank among the top five provinces with the highest poverty rates in the country for over 15 years. The NESDC points out that the problem is deeply rooted in several provinces, where inequality remains difficult to reduce, with the majority of poverty concentrated in the agricultural sector.
GULF Unveils “Empowering Me” Exhibition, Marking a Decade of Support for the Princess Sirindhorn Craniofacial Center
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) continues to drive its “Powering the Future, Empowering the People” mission by marking a decade of support for the Princess Sirindhorn Craniofacial Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society.
Thai government enforces strict nationwide gun control measures
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
New urgent orders from the Ministry of Interior aim to enhance public safety by tightening background checks and keeping firearms off the streets.
Applying for driving licenses online is fake news, DLT warns
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has warned the public about a Facebook page using its initials to deceive people into paying for driving licenses without exams or tests. The DLT stressed that all driving license applications must be made in person at DLT offices.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Handed Life Sentence for Rebellion
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
The Seoul Central District Court finds 65-year-old former leader guilty of leading a violent insurrection to suppress parliament in December 2024
Myanmar, Thailand hold bilateral talks in Phuket, pledge stronger cooperation on border security and transnational crime
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
A bilateral meeting between the foreign ministers of Myanmar and Thailand was held in Phuket on February 18, with discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation and enhancing joint efforts to combat cross-border crime.
Vietnam and Turks and Caicos Added to EU Tax Haven Blacklist
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
EU finance ministers add Vietnam and Turks and Caicos to non-cooperative tax list while removing Fiji, Samoa, and Trinidad and Tobago
Hokkaido Café opens flagship store in Thonglor, marking new landmark with global partnerships
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Hokkaido Café unveils its first flagship store in Thonglor, Bangkok, featuring premium Japanese dairy products and a collaboration with Italian coffee brand Segafredo. The grand opening event took place on Valentine’s Day, where the President of the Privy Council of Thailand honoured the occasion as the ceremony’s president.
ASEAN and Canada Accelerate FTA Talks, Target Completion by 2026
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
ASEAN and Canada push forward in Free Trade Agreement negotiations, with over 50% progress made, targeting completion by 2026 to boost trade and investment opportunities
Thai Customs Seizes Over THB169m in Contraband Cigarettes and Vapes as Smugglers Turn to ‘Ant-Worker’ Tactics
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Thai Customs officials seize 27 million cigarettes and 200,000 vapes in a four-month sting operation targeting sophisticated smuggling loops
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