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B106.8bn southern double-track plan heads to Cabinet
B106.8bn southern double-track plan heads to Cabinet
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
The Transport Ministry will seek Cabinet approval on September 1 for a 504km, 106.8-billion-baht southern double-track railway to Padang Besar.Four Spanish tourists injured by falling tree at Ayutthaya temple
Four Spanish tourists injured by falling tree at Ayutthaya temple
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Four Spanish tourists were injured after a large tree fell at Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Ayutthaya and were taken to hospital.Honda seeks review of import tariffs and hybrid tax timing in Thailand
Honda seeks review of import tariffs and hybrid tax timing in Thailand
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
The Japanese carmaker seeks lower import duties and asks for hybrid tax requirements to be aligned with new-model launch cycles while preparing to invest more than THB12 billion.Thailand overhauls factory oversight with linked data systems
Thailand overhauls factory oversight with linked data systems
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Thailand’s Industry Ministry is linking e-License, iSingleForm and i-Auditor to target factory inspections and order shutdowns for pollution breaches.Vietnam’s EVFTA advantage raises pressure on Thai exporters
Vietnam’s EVFTA advantage raises pressure on Thai exporters
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Vietnam’s access to nearly 99% of EU tariff lines could intensify competition for Thai exporters in agriculture, food, textiles and electronics.Thailand opens two motorway sections for free trial use in August
Thailand opens two motorway sections for free trial use in August
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Thailand will open free trial sections of the M6 and M82 motorways in late August, with different schedules, vehicle rules and access points.Magnitude 3.3 Myanmar quake detected south-west of Mae Sot in Thailand
Magnitude 3.3 Myanmar quake detected south-west of Mae Sot in Thailand
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
The TMD recorded the quake at 9.09am on Sunday at a depth of about 10 kilometres, with the epicentre about 233 kilometres south-west of Mae Sot, Tak.Colombia quake toll rises to about 290 as hopes fade
Colombia quake toll rises to about 290 as hopes fade
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Colombia’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake has killed about 290 people, left 140 missing and injured nearly 4,000 as rescue hopes fade.Eleven magnitude 7 earthquakes heighten focus on Thai preparedness
Eleven magnitude 7 earthquakes heighten focus on Thai preparedness
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Thailand is promoting earthquake and tsunami readiness after 11 magnitude 7.0 or stronger events were recorded worldwide by August 15, 2026.Bangkok’s overhead sun creates a shadowless effect across the capital
Bangkok’s overhead sun creates a shadowless effect across the capital
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
At 12.22pm on Sunday (August 16, 2026), people and objects outdoors in Bangkok will appear to have no shadows because their shadows will fall directly beneath them.