Digital tech central to national upgrade
Digital tech central to national upgradeMr Ekniti says strong agricultural production must be paired with access to markets. The government has pledged to leverage digital technology to upgrade agricultural supply chains. APRACA is a regional international organisation that aims to strengthen agricultural finance, using financial mechanisms to enhance national agricultural products through international cooperation. Discussions at the forum focus on developing agricultural products into premium products. Financial mechanisms can be used to upgrade agricultural products to the premium segment.
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February 10, 2026 23:13 UTC
Electrical goods sales flat due to stagnant economy
Electrical goods sales flat due to stagnant economyHaier products on display at a Bangkok mall. The sluggish economy continues to cast a shadow over Thailand's electrical appliance industry this year, though warm weather and the World Cup may propel sales. Thai Samsung Electronics plans to tap into the commercial washing machine segment this year by supplying products to launderette operators. Sarat Aksaralikitsanti, head of home appliances and consumer electronics at Thai Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, said the company will import products from South Korea. Meanwhile, the Thai TV market is expected to remain flat this year, according to Thai Samsung.
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February 10, 2026 23:08 UTC
IT policies may spike sector by 6%
IT policies may spike sector by 6%Most political parties vowed to leverage digital technology to improve the performance of state agencies. Most political parties vowed to leverage digital technology to improve the performance of state agencies, such as promoting data connection among state agencies, providing public services and sending natural disaster alerts. The parties' digital policies require investment to install equipment and software by the state and private sectors, which would benefit three IT business groups, he said. System integrators with expertise in application development are expected to secure deals from state agencies to develop applications and data exchange platforms. The third group is educational institutes with AI and data courses as they can provide training courses featuring international standards to state agencies and individuals.
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February 10, 2026 23:00 UTC
Ratchaburi eye ACL Two progress, face stiff Persib test
Ratchaburi eye ACL Two progress, face stiff Persib testLamphun's Anan Yodsangwal, top, celebrates his goal with Suriya Singmui. Lamphun Warriors Facebook PageRatchaburi host Indonesia's Persib Bandung in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League Two Wednesday night in a clash which has been billed as an Asean derby. Ratchaburi advanced from Group F, finishing second behind Japan's Gamba Osaka but ahead of Vietnam's Nam Dinh FC and Hong Kong's Eastern FC. Persib, meanwhile, topped Group G in convincing fashion, finishing above Bangkok United of Thailand, Singapore's Lion City Sailors and Malaysia's Selangor FC. Warriors held at homeLamphun Warriors were forced to settle for a point after being held 1-1 at home by Kanchanaburi Power in Thai League 1 on Monday night.
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February 10, 2026 22:58 UTC
UOB: Economic growth depends on stability
With the Bhumjaithai Party winning the election and leading the formation of the new government, existing economic policies are expected to continue in the initial phase, supporting Thai economic growth and helping to attract both foreign capital inflows and FDI, he said. This year UOB Thailand forecasts GDP growth of 1.8%, below the country's potential growth rate of 2.7%. Assuming smooth administration and effective policy execution, economic growth could exceed this baseline, noted the bank. UOB Thailand said its baseline forecast reflects a combination of sectoral strengths and structural challenges. UOB Thailand expects the Monetary Policy Committee to cut the policy rate once this year, reducing the benchmark rate to 1.0%.
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February 10, 2026 22:58 UTC
Foreign funds drive baht gains, market rally
Foreign funds drive baht gains, market rallyContinuous foreign fund inflows into both stock and bond markets following the Feb 8 election are likely to push the baht to appreciate beyond 31 against the US dollar, as Thailand's political uncertainties have eased, pundits say. According to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research), Thailand's bond market attracted 53.4 billion baht worth of foreign inflows since the start of the year to Feb 9, while 31.4 billion baht flowed into the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) over the period. On Monday alone, the SET attracted 16.5 billion baht in foreign funds, while bond purchases totalled 3.13 billion baht. "We are observing capital inflows into the Thai financial market, and we expect capital flows to continue into emerging market Asia, with Thailand among the beneficiaries of this trend," Mr Wachirawat noted. Strong foreign fund inflows drove the SET's daily trading value to more than 100 billion baht for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, double last week's daily average of 50 billion baht.
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February 10, 2026 22:58 UTC
Weeraphon, Jutatip bag top awards
Recipients of the National Sports Day awards pose for a group photograph after the ceremony. PRWeightlifter Weeraphon Wichuma and teqball player Jutatip Kuntatong were named the best male and female amateur athletes of the year by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) on Monday. World champion Weeraphon edged out another world champion, taekwondo star Banlung Tabtimdang and badminton player Kunlavut Vitidsarn to win his category. The best professional Muay Thai fighter award for men went to Tichakorn Sripromma (Khunsueklek Boomdeksian) and Arissara Noon-eiad (Mongkutpetch) was named the best female fighter. The best team awards went to the women's volleyball team (sports) and the mixed badminton team (events) while the blind football squad won the best disabled team award.
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February 10, 2026 22:20 UTC
Moriya and Pornanong lead star-studded invite
Moriya and Pornanong lead star-studded inviteMoriya Jutanugarn will make her 16th appearance at the tournament. PRThai veterans Moriya Jutanugarn and Pornanong Phatlum lead the cast of 12 golfers invited to join next week's Honda LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club Old Course in Pattaya, Chon Buri, from Feb 19-22. Moriya, 31, a three-time LPGA Tour champion, will be playing in her 16th tournament, the most by any golfer, while Pornanong, 36, will be participating in the event for the 14th time. The Honda LPGA Thailand is the only professional women's golf tournament in Thailand. The Thai star will be joined by Lydia Ko alongside LPGA Tour players vying for a prize purse of US$1.8 million (approximately 60 million baht).
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February 10, 2026 22:20 UTC
Leader of small party draws focus
Based in Ubon Ratchathani, the five-year-old Thai Ruam Palang Party secured six seats in the House of Representatives, five constituency seats and one party-list seat in the general election. Born in Nakhon Ratchasima, Mr Wasawat grew up in Ang Thong, completed secondary education in Chonburi and finished high school in the United States. He assumed the party leadership in 2023, pledging to strengthen Thai Ruam Palang's grassroots presence in the Northeast. In the 2026 poll, Thai Ruam Palang secured six MP seats. Mr Wasawat won the party‑list seat with 152,414 votes, according to data as of Monday.
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February 10, 2026 22:07 UTC
US to scrap legal cornerstone of climate regulations this week
"On Thursday, President Trump will be joined by Administrator Lee Zeldin to formalize the rescission of the 2009 Obama-era endangerment finding," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a news briefing Tuesday. As a result, repealing the determination would immediately be accompanied by revoking the requirement for federal greenhouse gas emissions standards for automobiles. - Legal challenges, disputed math -The Trump administration has claimed that repealing the Endangerment Finding would lead to reduced new car costs, which have spiralled since the pandemic. "The Trump EPA is cynically pretending climate change isn't a risk to Americans' health and welfare," said Meredith Hankins, federal climate legal director at the Natural Resources Defense Council. She added the legal arguments the administration has presented were "slaplash" and "should be laughed out of court," vowing to challenge the decision.
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February 10, 2026 21:53 UTC
People’s Party seeks recounts in 10 constituencies
People’s Party seeks recounts in 10 constituenciesThe scene at the badminton court in Muang district, Chon Buri, on Tuesday morning. (Photo supplied/Anna Neatpisarnvanich)The People’s Party has filed requests for vote recounts in 10 constituencies in provinces across the country: Khon Kaen, Chon Buri, Lampang, Surat Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima, Samut Prakan, Tak, Saraburi, Maha Sarakham and Chai Nat. The People’s Party also praised residents of Chon Buri constituency 1 and other areas who had actively come forward to protect their votes. “The People’s Party reaffirms that we will continue to safeguard every single vote cast by the public,” it said. Disgruntled crowds surrounded the vehicle carrying the ballot boxes and demanded an explanation from election officials, calling for transparency in the vote-counting process.
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February 10, 2026 20:04 UTC
South Korea averts team boycott of Women’s Asian Cup
Football association agrees on better treatment for players as they prepare for Australian tourneySouth Korea has named its squad for next month’s Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. (Photo: AFP)SEOUL - A dispute that saw South Korea’s players threaten to boycott next month’s Women’s Asian Cup over “discriminatory conditions” has been resolved, football officials in the country said on Tuesday. South Korea’s national women’s squad last year complained of “poor” treatment by the Korea Football Association (KFA) compared to their male counterparts. A statement from September, made public in January, said players would boycott games and training ahead of the Asian Cup if the KFA did not address their concerns over travel, training facilities and accommodation. The squad will convene at South Korea’s national training centre on Sunday before leaving for Australia four days later.
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February 10, 2026 19:33 UTC
Owners of burnt-out Phuket speedboats say they've been ignored
The wreckage of burnt-out speedboats still litters the beach at Chalong bay in Phuket on Monday, a month after a fire destroyed 24 boats on Jan 3. The affected boat operators gathered at the provincial office in Muang district on Monday demanding clarity, but were simply told to “wait for forensic results”. Both local residents and boat operators questioned why an issue that impacts people’s lives, tourism and the environment remained stagnant. He said a meeting had been scheduled with appropriate agencies for boat operators to present their information and to resolve their complaints. The clean up of the remaining wreckage, about four boats, should be completed within a week, Mr Ekadul said.
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February 10, 2026 18:51 UTC
ONE Championship: Ben Tynan eyes statement return – and Malykhin interim title fight
Ben Tynan looks on as Kirill Grishenko celebrates a unanimous decision win at ONE Fight Night 34“A snoozefest – that’s what happened,” Tynan told the Bangkok Post. “Credit to him – he fought a good fight to get the win,” Tynan said. Tynan faces Japan’s Ryugo Takeuchi, a matchup he believes is far more likely to deliver the kind of heavyweight fight fans expect. He comes out to fight,” Tynan said. That uncertainty has opened the door to interim title discussions – and Tynan is more than interested.
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February 10, 2026 18:31 UTC
Chon Buri recount decision due in two days
People gather at a badminton court where ballot boxes from Chon Buri Constituency 1 were being stored on Tuesday, two days after the general election. The People’s Party on Tuesday said it was seeking recounts in 10 constituencies including Chon Buri 1. Acting Sub Lt Phasakorn and Khanchit Charoen-in, another EC deputy secretary-general, are conducting the onsite inspection in Chon Buri, which must be completed within two days. (Photo supplied/Anna Neatpisarnvanich)Consolidation confusionActing Sub Lt Phasakorn also addressed public confusion surrounding the ballot box consolidation process in Chon Buri Constituency 1. In Chon Buri, he said, confusion arose during preparations to transport consolidated ballot boxes from Constituency 1 to a secure storage site.
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February 10, 2026 15:19 UTC