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Thailand plans tax breaks to unlock U-Tapao project
Thailand plans tax breaks to unlock U-Tapao project
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Thailand plans double tax deductions and EECa visa support for U-Tapao, with the package targeted for implementation by September 30.US plan could revoke up to 200,000 visas held by asylum claimants
US plan could revoke up to 200,000 visas held by asylum claimants
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Most affected visa holders with pending asylum cases would be reclassified and lose their business or tourism status without necessarily facing immediate deportation.Ayutthaya river levels may rise 1.5m under dam outflow plan
Ayutthaya river levels may rise 1.5m under dam outflow plan
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
The Royal Irrigation Department expects inflow above Chao Phraya Dam to reach 1,100-1,200 cubic metres per second and plans diversions on both sides.Bitcoin surges past US$80,000 as investors hedge against dollar weakness
Bitcoin surges past US$80,000 as investors hedge against dollar weakness
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Bitcoin hit a three-month high above US$81,000 as a weaker dollar, expanded US Treasury bond buybacks and regulatory hopes lifted demand.Tornado strikes France, damaging more than 300 homes
Tornado strikes France, damaging more than 300 homes
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Two people were critically injured in Pomas, while 21,000 households remained without power across southern France on Tuesday morning.Banpu Targets Tech Hyperscalers to Power the AI Boom with Integrated "Gas-to-Compute" Strategy
Banpu Targets Tech Hyperscalers to Power the AI Boom with Integrated "Gas-to-Compute" Strategy
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Thai energy group unveils "Energy Symphonics" roadmap, pursuing hyperscaler power deals in Texas as it completes its Banpu-BPP merger and pivots beyond coalThai surgeon performs Thailand’s first interprovincial telesurgery on prostate cancer patient
Thai surgeon performs Thailand’s first interprovincial telesurgery on prostate cancer patient
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
A Bangkok surgeon remotely operated on a prostate cancer patient 250km away in Thailand's first interprovincial robotic telesurgeryThai lab detects first methamphetamine-etomidate vape mix
Thai lab detects first methamphetamine-etomidate vape mix
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Tests found methamphetamine hydrochloride at 3.56% and etomidate in seized pod liquid, prompting warnings of unconsciousness and sudden death.Court sentences ‘Am Cyanide’ to death in seventh poisoning case
Court sentences ‘Am Cyanide’ to death in seventh poisoning case
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
The Criminal Court sentenced Sararat “Am Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn to death for the premeditated cyanide murder of Darinee Thepwi.FTI urges government to overhaul imported EV excise to ensure fairness
FTI urges government to overhaul imported EV excise to ensure fairness
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Vehicle sales rose 15.39% to 406,162 from January to July 2026, but one-tonne pickup sales fell 17.38%, while domestic electric passenger-car production totalled 46,924 units.