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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:14:00 +0700
North Korea's Kim positioning daughter as successor
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be taking steps to consolidate his daughter's position as successor, ​and there are signs ⁠she is providing input on policy matters, South Korean lawmakers said on Thursday, citing a spy ag...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0700
Valentine’s Day gadgets worth gifting in 2026
The most memorable Valentine’s Day gifts in 2026 are not flowers or chocolates but gadgets that make daily life easier, calmer and more enjoyable, especially for expatriates living in Thailand. With busy urban routines, frequent travel and cros...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:31:00 +0700
Your horoscope for Feb 13-19
Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:48:00 +0700
Pheu Thai to meet Bhumjaithai for coalition talks Friday afternoon
The election‑winning Bhumjaithai Party has formally invited Pheu Thai to join government‑formation talks, with leaders of both parties set to meet on Friday afternoon, Pheu Thai secretary‑general Prasert Jantararuangtong said.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:19:00 +0700
Barcodes on ballots could violate secret voting rules
A heated debate has erupted online over barcodes and QR codes printed on election ballots, with voters questioning whether the codes could be used to trace who voted for whom, potentially violating constitutional guarantees of ballot secrecy.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:46:00 +0700
Bangchak buys Chevron’s HK unit as Thai firm expands in Asia
Bangchak Corp will acquire Chevron’s Hong Kong fuel business for US$270 million as the Thai energy company accelerates its overseas expansion, it said.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:44:00 +0700
16 Chinese arrested after illegally crossing into Thailand
SA KAEO – Sixteen Chinese nationals allegedly linked to an online scam operation were arrested along the border in Aranyaprathet district and 266 mobile phones and a laptop computer were seized from them after they illegally crossed into Thaila...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:34:00 +0700
Singapore plans regulation for blind boxes over gambling risks
As mania about “mystery” shopping sweeps through the world, Singapore is moving to tackle gambling risks raised by products which conceal their specific contents from shoppers. 

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:52:00 +0700
Thailand’s Minor International to 'explore' Hong Kong IPO
Thailand’s Minor International Public Company Limited, one of Asia’s largest hospitality groups, is considering a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) for its restaurant business, people familiar with the matter said, at a time when Ba...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:50:00 +0700
Vietnam, mainland China among top Lunar New Year destinations for Hong Kongers
South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and mainland China are emerging as popular Lunar New Year destinations for Hong Kongers this year, as residents take advantage of a calendar arrangement allowing them to enjoy nine consecutive days off by taking just two d...

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