Thailand uncovers Mae Sot registration fraud network after 700 cards
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Thailand arrests 11 suspects in Mae Sot over alleged illegal registration cards issued to more than 700 foreigners, with officials linked to the probe.
Democratic-led US states sue Trump over sweeping new tariffs
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Twenty-five Democratic-led US states have challenged Trump’s tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Thailand, alleging that the administration unlawfully invoked Section 301.
Navy says border bunker claims do not reflect wider base upgrades
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
The Royal Thai Navy says images shared online do not reflect the overall standard of border base upgrades in Chanthaburi and Trat, stressing that construction varies by terrain, mission and threat assessment.
Short breaks, marathons and hidden cities win over Thai travellers
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Thai travel trends in 2026 are shifting towards short restorative trips, marathon weekends, domestic staycations and deeper visits to Asian secondary cities
Oil falls sharply as Trump cancels Iran strikes, but Tehran denies talks
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Oil prices dropped more than 5% after Donald Trump said he had called off planned attacks on Iran and claimed talks were under way, though Tehran denied any negotiations were taking place.