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Thailand targets 2026 start for two southern bridge projects
Thailand targets 2026 start for two southern bridge projects
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Thailand plans to begin building the Songkhla Lake and Koh Lanta bridges in 2026, with safeguards covering sensitive habitats and Irrawaddy dolphins.AIT’s intERLab Supports Regional Collaboration for Cleaner Air under the CLEAR Sky Strategy
AIT’s intERLab Supports Regional Collaboration for Cleaner Air under the CLEAR Sky Strategy
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
The Internet Education and Research Laboratory (intERLab) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has been working with Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) to strengthen air-quality monitoring and technical capacity in support of cleaner air across the Lower Mekong region.Maximum alert as waters head to Mueang Nan and Wiang Sa August 20–21
Maximum alert as waters head to Mueang Nan and Wiang Sa August 20–21
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Public, private and volunteer teams sent boats, jet skis and a helicopter to evacuate at-risk people and keep a 24-hour watch, with residents told to move belongings to higher ground.KA-32 helicopter on standby as three northern provinces brace for floods
KA-32 helicopter on standby as three northern provinces brace for floods
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Nan, Phayao and Lamphun have been ordered to activate flood plans, prepare Cell Broadcast alerts and place a KA-32 rescue helicopter on standby.Thailand disputes property seizure claim at Cambodia border
Thailand disputes property seizure claim at Cambodia border
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Thailand says a visit by Chinese embassy officials does not endorse a hotel owner’s claims and insists troop positions follow the December 27 agreement.PM Anutin orders aid for flooded Nan as shelter opens in disaster area
PM Anutin orders aid for flooded Nan as shelter opens in disaster area
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Flows to Mueang Nan, Wiang Sa and Sirikit Dam are under 24-hour watch as combined storage in 9 reservoirs reaches 98.54%, with Nan declared a disaster area and a shelter established.Din Daeng registrations expose gaps in pink-card checks
Din Daeng registrations expose gaps in pink-card checks
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Din Daeng’s mass registrations show how false addresses and registry data could support pink cards, work permits and future personal status.Ray MacDonald, award-winning Thai actor and presenter, dies aged 49
Ray MacDonald, award-winning Thai actor and presenter, dies aged 49
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Award-winning Thai actor and presenter Ray MacDonald has died aged 49 after being found dead at his home in Bangkok’s Pattanakarn area.Thailand rethinks data centre incentives over power and water
Thailand rethinks data centre incentives over power and water
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Thailand is reviewing data centre incentives around benefits to the country, electricity and water use as governments worldwide tighten oversight of AI infrastructure.Thailand and Australia expand partnership as Canberra backs OECD bid
Thailand and Australia expand partnership as Canberra backs OECD bid
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Thailand and Australia agreed to deepen economic, security and scientific cooperation, while Canberra pledged full support for Thailand’s OECD membership bid.