PM to visit Australia and New Zealand to expand trade and investment
BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will make official visits to Australia from 17–20 August and New Zealand from 20–22 August,...
Sports cardiologist warns HYROX competitors after athlete suffers cardiac arrest
BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, A sports cardiologist has urged HYROX competitors to listen to warning signs from their bodies and stop immediately if...
Invasive blackchin tilapia caught in large numbers off Chonburi coast
CHONBURI — 14 August 2026, A local fisherman in Chonburi was shocked after hauling up about 200 kilogrammes of blackchin tilapia in his fishing...
Chinese scam boss arrested in Pattaya over alleged money laundering network
CHONBURI — 14 August 2026, police have arrested a Chinese man in Pattaya accused of directing a money-laundering network for scam gangs that processed...
Israeli ambassador asks Surat Thani to help ensure safety of Israeli visitors
SURAT THANI — Israel’s ambassador to Thailand has asked Surat Thani authorities to help ensure the safety and well-being of Israeli tourists, long-term residents...
Three French tourists rescued after night adrift off Koh Samui
SURAT THANI — 14 August 2026, three French tourists were rescued after spending the night in the sea off Koh Samui when the jet...
Missing uncle and nephew found safe after seven days in forest
PHAYAO — 14 August 2026, Relatives and residents in Phayao broke down in tears of relief after two villagers who had been missing for...
Indonesia urges Toyota to move regional production hub from Thailand
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has urged Toyota to move its regional manufacturing hub from Thailand to Indonesia, saying Jakarta is prepared to...
Thailand explores Digital ID link to strengthen Roblox child safety
BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is in talks with Roblox over stronger safety and child protection measures...
Natthaphong proposes gun-control law ammendments
BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut said his party was preparing proposed amendments to firearm laws and gun-control measures, while...
