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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:39:00 +0700
Critically endangered Siamese crocodiles released into Thai river
Two critically endangered purebred Siamese crocodiles have been found and released into their natural habitat in Phetchaburi province, in a move seen as highly significant in global conservation circles.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:17:00 +0700
Two celebrity ‘bosses’ of iCon Group indicted
The Attorney General has indicted celebrities Yuranunt “Sam” Pamornmontri and Pechaya “Min” Wattanamontree on charges of fraud and running a pyramid scheme in connection with the iCon Group scandal, saying their actions as &ld...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:10:00 +0700
Chinese grey network ‘still active’ in Cambodian border zone
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) says it has uncovered a Chinese grey business network operating near the Cambodian border district of Thmor Da, where foreign nationals have been forced to work in online scam operations.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0700
Chinese crypto scammer arrested after 2 years in Thailand
An infamous crypto scammer from China, who masterminded a fraudulent trading platform that led to losses equivalent to 4 billion baht for thousands of victims, was arrested in Thailand on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:37:00 +0700
Thailand to enter hot season on Sunday
Thailand will enter its hot season on Sunday. Summer storms could start right away and temperatures in some northern provinces may reach a peak above 42 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +0700
Arctic island Svalbard also wary of great powers
LONGYEARBYEN, Svalbard - There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet: people in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal despite speculation that this Norwegian archipelago could be the next Arctic territory coveted by the Uni...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:45:00 +0700
General strike protests labour reforms in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES - Argentine President Javier Milei faces the fourth general strike of his term Thursday, this time by workers protesting a labour reform bill pushed by the budget-slashing president and set to be debated in parliament.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:45:00 +0700
Taliban ‘beard police’ pursue Afghan barbers
KABUL - Barbers in Afghanistan risk detention for trimming men’s beards too short, they told AFP, as the Taliban authorities enforce their strict interpretation of Islamic law with increasing zeal.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:52:00 +0700
Bangkok's noodles with a Kamen Rider Kick
At 61, a former banker has turned his childhood love of Kamen Rider into Rider Noodle, a themed eatery known for its “Rider Two-in-One” tom yum and collectible-decor.  The noodle shop is located on Ngamwongwan Road in Thung Song Hong...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:45:00 +0700
Supreme Court upholds lese-majeste sentence
The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling sentencing a man to three years and four months in prison for violating the lese majeste law over a social media post about the death of King Rama VIII.

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