Trump holds off fresh Iran attack as hopes rise for quick deal
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
US President Donald Trump said he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran while negotiators seek a nuclear agreement and the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Capital misallocation keeps Thailand below growth potential
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn says capital misallocation is holding back growth and urges data-led lending to widen SME access to finance.
US to establish permanent visa bonds for nationals of 50 countries
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
The US will make its visa bond programme permanent for business and tourist applicants from 50 countries, with consular officers able to require bonds of up to US$20,000.
Thailand disputes UN rapporteur’s account of Cambodia conflict
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Thailand denies initiating the conflict with Cambodia, challenges figures cited by Tom Andrews and warns that one-sided information can mislead audiences worldwide.
Injured and dehydrated wild elephant calf found in Kanchanaburi
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Veterinary teams are monitoring the two-week-old male calf in quarantine at Sai Yok National Park after it was found weak, injured and severely dehydrated.
Heavy rain and flash-flood warning issued across parts of Thailand
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Thunderstorms are forecast over 70% of the North, with isolated heavy rain in several regions and rain expected across 60% of Bangkok and its vicinity.