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Kumamon brings brief respite to children after Kumamoto quake
Kumamon brings brief respite to children after Kumamoto quake
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
A mother whose home was destroyed by the earthquake welcomed the visit as children received sweets and stickers and shared hugs and high fives.China’s auto exports drive growth while NEV sales share tops 60%
China’s auto exports drive growth while NEV sales share tops 60%
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Chinese carmakers are extending their overseas push from finished vehicles to regional industrial systems while domestic electrification gathers pace.HYROX Bangkok sets Asian record with 20,000 athletes
HYROX Bangkok sets Asian record with 20,000 athletes
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
More than 20,000 athletes from over 60 countries competed at BYD HYROX Bangkok, which organisers called the largest HYROX event yet staged in Asia.Corrections Department explains Lao Ta Saenlee’s release after six pardons
Corrections Department explains Lao Ta Saenlee’s release after six pardons
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Drug kingpin Lao Ta Saenlee was released earlier than expected following six royal pardons, good conduct and elderly-prisoner provisions, the Department of Corrections says.Thai SEC expands checks on major shareholder funding
Thai SEC expands checks on major shareholder funding
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Thailand’s SEC has widened major-shareholder checks to significant funders, giving existing securities and digital asset firms 90 days to comply.Thailand-Cambodia UNCLOS conciliation commission chair appointed
Thailand-Cambodia UNCLOS conciliation commission chair appointed
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
The 5-member commission may hold its first meeting in September, with procedural rules and arrangements for future meetings expected on the agenda.Thailand Accelerates Suvarnabhumi Airport Upgrades Ahead of Peak Season
Thailand Accelerates Suvarnabhumi Airport Upgrades Ahead of Peak Season
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Bangkok targets peak-hour queues at its flagship hub with expanded automated passport gates, spatial restructuring, and warnings over unofficial arrival formsThailand welcomes 19.76m tourists despite 2.9% decline
Thailand welcomes 19.76m tourists despite 2.9% decline
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Foreign visitors spent 957.62 billion baht from January 1 to August 15, while weekly arrivals fell 3.79% as holiday travel eased.Sansiri Q2 profit rises 16%; first-half profit tops 1.87 billion baht as revenue reaches 14.24 billion baht
Sansiri Q2 profit rises 16%; first-half profit tops 1.87 billion baht as revenue reaches 14.24 billion baht
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Strong Q2 2026 recovery: Net profit reached 1.005 billion baht, up 16% quarter on quarter, while total revenue rose 13% to 7.544 billion baht. This brought first-half net profit to 1.869 billion baht and total revenue to 14.235 billion baht.