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Taiwan to give public NT$10,000 cash to share economic growth benefits
Taiwan to give public NT$10,000 cash to share economic growth benefits
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
The cash-payment policy aims to share gains from AI, semiconductors and manufacturing supply chains while easing living costs and supporting local spending.Why Thailand will not allow SpaceX full ownership of Starlink operations
Why Thailand will not allow SpaceX full ownership of Starlink operations
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Thailand is drafting new satellite rules but will not allow SpaceX full ownership of a local telecoms business, citing sovereignty and security.Thai Cabinet approves four labour measures for three groups
Thai Cabinet approves four labour measures for three groups
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Four Cabinet-approved proposals would extend seafarer protection, cover online homework and equalise benefits for state-enterprise spouses.Probe finds 1,366 non-Thai children registered at Din Daeng flat
Probe finds 1,366 non-Thai children registered at Din Daeng flat
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Police arrested seven people after a probe found more than 1,300 non-Thai children registered at Din Daeng flats under allegedly falsified recordsRatchanok beats Arin to reach BWF Worlds last 32
Ratchanok beats Arin to reach BWF Worlds last 32
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Ratchanok Intanon defeated Turkey’s Neslihan Arin 21-14, 21-10 in New Delhi to reach the BWF World Championships round of 32.Thailand’s transport minister backs Chana port and industrial estate
Thailand’s transport minister backs Chana port and industrial estate
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
The transport minister says objections to major projects must be based on reason, arguing that land behind the port at Hua Khao Daeng is at full capacity.Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 Putri Andriani Juficha dies at 25
Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 Putri Andriani Juficha dies at 25
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
The Miss Grand Indonesia organisation has announced the death of Putri Andriani Juficha, whose cause of death has not been disclosed.M6 Motorway opens Bang Pa-in–Pak Chong section free at weekends
M6 Motorway opens Bang Pa-in–Pak Chong section free at weekends
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
The M6 motorway between Bang Pa-in and Pak Chong will open toll-free at weekends from August 21, with five entry and exit points available.Bangkok leads scam cases while women and young adults face highest risk
Bangkok leads scam cases while women and young adults face highest risk
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Thai police recorded 6,060 online-fraud complaints and THB260 million in losses in one week, with Bangkok reporting the highest case count and lossesAnutin says Thailand will not choose sides but must keep options open
Anutin says Thailand will not choose sides but must keep options open
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul told the Lowy Institute that Thailand would preserve strategic autonomy through regionalism, wider partnerships and deeper economic ties.