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Spain reinforces Ceuta sea border after mass crossings
Spain reinforces Ceuta sea border after mass crossings
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Spain is installing a 500-metre maritime barrier at Ceuta after 50,000–60,000 people crossed from Morocco and dozens were reported dead.Thailand lawsuit tests digital platform liability for scams
Thailand lawsuit tests digital platform liability for scams
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Thailand’s Civil Court will hear a lawsuit brought by the Thailand Consumers Council against Facebook and 16 other defendants on August 3 over alleged online scams.Thailand meet hosts Vietnam in SEA V Cup final in Hanoi
Thailand meet hosts Vietnam in SEA V Cup final in Hanoi
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Thailand will face hosts Vietnam at 7pm on August 2 after defeating the Philippines 3-2 in their second SEA V Cup 2026 match.Thais Help Thais Plus records 86.4bn baht in two-month spending
Thais Help Thais Plus records 86.4bn baht in two-month spending
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Thailand’s 60/40 co-payment scheme recorded 86.4 billion baht in spending over two months, reaching more than 26 million participants nationwide.Only 27% link Thais Help Thais Plus scheme benefits to government support
Only 27% link Thais Help Thais Plus scheme benefits to government support
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
NIDA Poll finds 89.53% of participants say Thais Help Thais Plus reduced costs, but only 26.81% link its benefits to government support.Trump holds off fresh Iran attack as hopes rise for quick deal
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.Thai PM to make first official Indonesia visit in 15 years
Thai PM to make first official Indonesia visit in 15 years
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Indonesia on August 3–4 for talks on trade and security and an ASEAN address ahead of Thailand’s 2028 chairmanship.Capital misallocation keeps Thailand below growth potential
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.Amsterdam hosts WorldPride canal parade with focus on equal rights
Amsterdam hosts WorldPride canal parade with focus on equal rights
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Boats, placards and large crowds filled Amsterdam’s canals as participants called for inclusion and reflected on the deadly Berlin Pride attack.US to establish permanent visa bonds for nationals of 50 countries
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.