CP AXTRA spearheads retail technology
Tanit Chearavanont, group chief wholesale business officer of CP AXTRA Plc, told the Bangkok Post about the company's transformation into a true retail tech player. RETAIL TECH COMPANYMr Tanit defined "retail tech" as more than simply launching an e-commerce platform. According to him, the true meaning of retail tech lies in transforming an organisation to be driven by data and technology. "E-commerce is a big component, but it doesn't mean everything when it comes to retail tech," he said. Recently, Makro PRO, the company's e-commerce platform, was recognised as the No.1 Thai-owned e-commerce platform and Thailand's top e-commerce platform based on first-party (1P) sales.
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February 27, 2026 00:10 UTC
Carney's speech signals end of Western illusions
Carney's speech signals end of Western illusionsWhen the late playwright Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll first opened 20 years ago, it was deeply personal for me as a student at Cambridge studying film in Prague. Two decades later, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent speech in Davos felt like the sequel. Mr Carney's reference to Havel was not some quaint historical aside. Mr Carney's speech highlights that we all must reject nostalgia for a rules-based system that never fully delivered on its promises. What all tyrannical systems share, Mr Carney reminds us, is "the participation of ordinary people in rituals they privately know to be false".
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February 26, 2026 23:41 UTC
US AI boom faces electric shock
Data centres used for AI model training and deployment require enormous amounts of energy for processing and cooling. Energy consultancy Cleanview has already identified 46 data centres that plan to build their own power plants, primarily with gas-fired generation. Their combined 56 GW of capacity represents around 30% of all planned US data-centre capacity, the consultancy said. One of the country's other major power networks, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), also risks being overwhelmed by surging data-centre demand. The rush to build data centres to support the global AI arms race is set to become a defining economic feature of this decade, if not this century.
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February 26, 2026 23:41 UTC
We don't need 'Seven Dangerous Days'
We don't need 'Seven Dangerous Days'A city official campaigns for road safety during the Songkran Festival in Bangkok on April 11, 2022. Despite the traffic light, a reckless motorcycle may still cross. Twice a year, during two major national holidays, New Year and Songkran, the country traditionally enters what officials dubbed the "Seven Dangerous Days". Road safety improves when drivers recognise that the driving space is a public space that must be shared equally. With the Songkran travel season only a few weeks away, this is a timely moment for a caring government to recalibrate its road safety campaign by influencing behavioural change every single day, not just highlighting the "Seven Dangerous Days".
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February 26, 2026 23:40 UTC
Hillary Clinton to testify in US House panel's Epstein probe
Hillary Clinton to testify in US House panel's Epstein probeHillary Clinton, right, says she and her husband, former president Bill Clinton, left, have 'nothing to hide'. (Photo: AFP)CHAPPAQUA (UNITED STATES) - Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is to testify behind closed doors Thursday before a congressional committee investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Former president Bill Clinton is scheduled to answer questions the following day from the Republican-led House Oversight Committee about his relations with Epstein, who died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial. The Clintons had initially rejected subpoenas ordering them to testify in the panel's probe, but the Democratic power couple eventually agreed to do so after House Republicans threatened to hold them in contempt of Congress. Sex traffickingBill Clinton has acknowledged flying on Epstein's plane several times in the early 2000s for Clinton Foundation-related humanitarian work, but said he never visited Epstein's private Caribbean island.
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February 26, 2026 23:22 UTC
Sansiri launches B1bn programme to invest in small businesses
Mr Napat, right, and Mr Supakorn announce the launch of Sansiri Growth Incubator, a 1-billion-baht fund aimed at supporting Thai SMEs. We want to step in as a partner to help Thai SMEs grow, which in turn will support Sansiri's growth, he said. The initiative is also an opportunity for Sansiri to diversify its portfolio and increase its revenue from non-core businesses. "We offer much more than financial support as we intend to help build credibility through our expertise, business support, exceptional management and strategic counselling. "Through Sansiri Growth Incubator and its 1-billion-baht investment budget over three years, we are ready to close deals and add at least five businesses to our portfolio this year."
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February 26, 2026 23:06 UTC
AI — friend or foe to Gen Z?
(File photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)Gen Z is generally regarded as the first generation fully raised in the technological era. While some older generations debate whether AI might do more harm than good, Gen Z has made it a part of daily life. As a Gen Z teenager, the transition felt magical and shocking; it made me aware of how fast time flies. This technological leap has brought us to the doorstep of the AI era. Society often assumes that because we were born into the technological era, we must naturally master every new innovation.
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February 26, 2026 22:30 UTC
US plaintiff decries harmful social media addiction
US plaintiff decries harmful social media addictionAttorney Mark Lanier is representing plaintiff Kaley G.M. in a landmark case accusing Meta and YouTube of building addictive social media platforms. "I stopped engaging with them as much because I was spending all my time on social media," she recalled. When asked if her life, health, sleep and grades would have been better without social media, Kaley answered: "Yes." - Seeking job in social media -In a surprising twist, Kaley said she would like to become a social media manager and capitalize on the skills she has built since a young age.
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February 26, 2026 22:28 UTC
Man shot by Cuban coast guard wanted to spark uprising: ally to AFP
Man shot by Cuban coast guard wanted to spark uprising: ally to AFPThe Cuban coast guard shot dead four people and wounded six others traveling in a US-registered speedboat during an exchange of fire near Cuba's shores. (Photo: AFP)MIAMI - A US-based man identified by Cuba as one of those killed by its coast guard in a shootout off the Cuban coast had spoken often of wanting to liberate the island, a political ally told AFP on Thursday. Beyra, who had known Ortega Casanova for four or five years, said he last spoke to him about 10 days ago. Ortega Casanova, reported to be a 54-year-old truck driver, had told him several times about his intentions. "In Florida, several groups openly declare that they are willing, through military training, to fight for the freedom of their homeland.
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February 26, 2026 22:09 UTC
BMA to expand AI traffic lights after success at 74 intersections
Under the old system, drivers often waited at red lights despite no oncoming traffic, or sat through green lights with no movement on the opposite side. The new adaptive system detects traffic volumes in real time and adjusts each cycle accordingly — extending greens when queues grow, shortening them when roads are clear, and cutting unnecessary delays. The 74 upgraded intersections cover major congestion-prone corridors, including Sukhumvit, Rama IV, Phahon Yothin, Ramkhamhaeng, Sathorn, Silom, Rama IX and Ploenchit. Of these, 168 have no traffic lights, while 578 are controlled by traffic signals. Among the signalised intersections, 433 operate on a fixed‑time system with preset cycles, and 71 use an older adaptive loop‑detector system.
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February 26, 2026 22:07 UTC
Cuba vows to counter 'terrorist' attacks after clashing with US-based boat
Cuba vows to counter 'terrorist' attacks after clashing with US-based boatCuban coast guard ships docked at the port of Havana where the authorities say they will defend against 'terrorist and mercenary' attacks from abroad. All aboard were Cubans living in the United States, according to the ministry. Another man sent from the United States to take part in this operation was arrested on Cuban soil and confessed, it added. The Cuban government frequently reports incursions by speedboats from the United States into its territorial waters but deadly clashes are rarer. Incursion incidents are often related to people-smuggling to the United States or drug trafficking, and have included chases, shootouts and armed attacks on border guards.
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February 26, 2026 16:02 UTC
Thailand courts Portugal for EU trade deal, OECD membership
Thailand courts Portugal for EU trade deal, OECD membershipForeign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkoew, right, shakes hands with Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel, who is on an official visit to Thailand. The request was made during talks between Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkoew and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel, who is on an official visit to Thailand. Thailand and Portugal are expected to sign an agreement later this year granting visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic, official and special passports. Mr Sihasak said he plans to visit Portugal in June, where both sides are expected to sign several important agreements. Portugal will also remain supportive of Thailand’s efforts to join the OECD, he added.
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February 26, 2026 15:51 UTC
BTS asks passengers to keep their hair in check
BTS asks passengers to keep their hair in checkThe BTS Skytrain has called on passengers to refrain from flicking or tossing their hair while travelling during peak hours. (Photo: BTSSkyTrain)The operator of the BTS Skytrain has called on passengers to refrain from flicking or tossing their hair while travelling during peak hours, warning that loose locks could accidentally strike fellow commuters in the face, shoulders, eyes or mouth. Passengers with long hair are urged to hold their tresses in place when turning their heads, walking past others or boarding and alighting from trains. Passengers should also keep a close watch on their belongings at all times and notify train staff immediately in the event of an emergency. Prohibited on the platformRunning, pushing, horseplay and entering the tracks or restricted areas at platform ends are strictly forbidden.
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February 26, 2026 15:36 UTC
People’s Party files criminal complaint against EC
(Screenshot from Election Commission Facebook)The People’s Party on Thursday filed a criminal complaint against the Election Commission (EC), alleging misconduct in its handling of the Feb 8 general election, including the use of “identifying marks” on ballot papers and dereliction of duty. Dr Wayo Assawarungruang, a deputy leader, accompanied by the party’s legal team, submitted the complaint at the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases. The complaint accuses nine people of dereliction of duty under Section 157 of the Criminal Code and Section 69 of the Organic Act on the Election Commission. As for the complaint with the Administrative Court, the court would review administrative orders, such as recounts or fresh polls. The Election Commission on Wednesday certified the results in 396 out of 400 constituencies and is expected to certify the election of 100 party-list candidates next week.
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February 26, 2026 14:02 UTC
Celebrity couple ‘Nana’ and ‘Way’ plead not guilty to fraud
(Photo: nanarybena Instagram account)The Criminal Court has set a May 25 hearing date for evidence examination in the fraud trial of actress Rybena ”Nana” Intachai and her rapper husband Prinya “Way Thaitanium” Intachai. The couple on Thursday pleaded not guilty to all charges against them in the case prosecutors say produced losses of more than 100 million baht. The amounts involved range from 1.5 million to 46.4 million baht. Earlier reports put the total as high as 195 million baht. After the court read and explained the charges, both defendants entered pleas of not guilty and vowed to fight the case.
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February 26, 2026 13:22 UTC