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Three economic storms squeeze Thai SMEs and consumers
Three economic storms squeeze Thai SMEs and consumers
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026
Thailand’s economy grew 1.9% in the second quarter as higher energy and production costs and weaker demand intensified pressure on SMEs.Thailand beaten 2-0 by Vietnam in first leg of ASEAN Cup final
Thailand beaten 2-0 by Vietnam in first leg of ASEAN Cup final
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026
Nguyen Hai Long and Nguyen Quang Hai scored seven minutes apart after the interval, leaving Thailand with a two-goal deficit before Wednesday’s return match at My Dinh.Thai–China rail keeps 2030 target despite 34.5-point lag
Thai–China rail keeps 2030 target despite 34.5-point lag
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026
Construction has reached 55.978% against a planned 90.487%, while the shared section with the three-airport railway awaits a year-end decision.Storm Narra moves towards Guangxi and four Thai regions face heavy rain
Storm Narra moves towards Guangxi and four Thai regions face heavy rain
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026
The monsoon trough and a rather strong southwest monsoon will bring thunderstorms to Thailand, while waves in the upper Andaman Sea could exceed 3 metres in thunderstorm areas.Thailand FastPass Gives Investors a Clearer, Quicker Route from Approval to Reality
Thailand FastPass Gives Investors a Clearer, Quicker Route from Approval to Reality
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026
Thailand has launched Thailand FastPass, uniting eight state agencies to shorten approval and licensing timelines, unlock over 700 billion baht in investment and strengthen the kingdom’s role as a regional hub for future industries.Narathiwat imposes curfew after multiple bomb and arson attacks
Narathiwat imposes curfew after multiple bomb and arson attacks
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026
Security forces tightened controls after 25 incidents across three southern border provinces, while the Narathiwat Task Force imposed a 10.15pm–6am curfew.Bombings and arson hit districts across Thailand’s southern border
Bombings and arson hit districts across Thailand’s southern border
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026
ISOC recorded a preliminary tally of 34 incidents across Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani in one night, including arson attacks and bombings.Japan government to support tourism in quake-hit Kyushu region
Japan government to support tourism in quake-hit Kyushu region
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026
The Japanese government will take measures to support tourism in the Kyushu region, including Kumamoto Prefecture, which was hit hard by last month's massive earthquake.Japan's Takaichi slammed for weak responses to US and Russia
Japan's Takaichi slammed for weak responses to US and Russia
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration faces backlash over soft replies to US sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and Putin's visit to a disputed island