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ThaiBev says no KFC sale process as bank assesses value
ThaiBev says no KFC sale process as bank assesses value
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
ThaiBev says a targeted bank review is valuing its KFC portfolio after its estate grew from 240 to 561 outlets, with no formal sale process begunNan airport remains open as airlines help flood-affected passengers
Nan airport remains open as airlines help flood-affected passengers
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Nan Nakhon Airport remains open despite flooding, while Thai AirAsia and Nok Air offer free flight changes and travel credits to affected passengers.Tokyo's 23 wards see average new condo price jump 96% to record
Tokyo's 23 wards see average new condo price jump 96% to record
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Tokyo's 23 wards accounted for nearly half the metropolitan area's new condominium supply, helping the wider average reach a record 164.93 million yen in July.Tokyo Leading the Way in Weather and Disaster Resilience
Tokyo Leading the Way in Weather and Disaster Resilience
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Extreme heat, heavy rain and other urban crises brought about by climate change are now a global issue and have been at the forefront of everyone’s minds this summer 2026, with Europe and the United States hit by a historic heatwave. France recorded one of the hottest days since statistics began in 1947, with temperatures exceeding 44°C in some locations, and the country's public health authorities reporting over 2,000 excess deaths due to the heatwave as of July 2026.Russian training planned for Myanmar’s first national cosmonaut
Russian training planned for Myanmar’s first national cosmonaut
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
The agreement also covers satellite navigation, near-Earth hazard warnings and a national Cospas-Sarsat search-and-rescue system.TikTok builds three-layer defence against online scams in Thailand
TikTok builds three-layer defence against online scams in Thailand
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
TikTok’s third ThaisAware campaign brings together 13 partners to strengthen digital literacy and tackle AI, e-commerce and financial scams.Thailand pushes tougher safeguards after drop in online scams
Thailand pushes tougher safeguards after drop in online scams
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society Ministry is pursuing new safeguards and public-awareness measures after online scam activity fell by more than 50% in eight months.BMA suspends fourth employee in Din Daeng pink-card probe
BMA suspends fourth employee in Din Daeng pink-card probe
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
BMA suspended a fourth staff member after police alleged that brokers used Din Daeng household registrations to support pink-card applications.Monsoon brings thunderstorms to northern and northeastern Thailand
Monsoon brings thunderstorms to northern and northeastern Thailand
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
The North and Northeast face the highest rainfall risk through Friday, while small boats in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf should remain ashore.