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Bitcoin surges past US$80,000 as investors hedge against dollar weakness
Bitcoin surges past US$80,000 as investors hedge against dollar weakness
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Bitcoin hit a three-month high above US$81,000 as a weaker dollar, expanded US Treasury bond buybacks and regulatory hopes lifted demand.Tornado strikes France, damaging more than 300 homes
Tornado strikes France, damaging more than 300 homes
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Two people were critically injured in Pomas, while 21,000 households remained without power across southern France on Tuesday morning.Banpu Targets Tech Hyperscalers to Power the AI Boom with Integrated "Gas-to-Compute" Strategy
Banpu Targets Tech Hyperscalers to Power the AI Boom with Integrated "Gas-to-Compute" Strategy
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Thai energy group unveils "Energy Symphonics" roadmap, pursuing hyperscaler power deals in Texas as it completes its Banpu-BPP merger and pivots beyond coalThai lab detects first methamphetamine-etomidate vape mix
Thai lab detects first methamphetamine-etomidate vape mix
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Tests found methamphetamine hydrochloride at 3.56% and etomidate in seized pod liquid, prompting warnings of unconsciousness and sudden death.Court sentences ‘Am Cyanide’ to death in seventh poisoning case
Court sentences ‘Am Cyanide’ to death in seventh poisoning case
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
The Criminal Court sentenced Sararat “Am Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn to death for the premeditated cyanide murder of Darinee Thepwi.FTI urges government to overhaul imported EV excise to ensure fairness
FTI urges government to overhaul imported EV excise to ensure fairness
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Vehicle sales rose 15.39% to 406,162 from January to July 2026, but one-tonne pickup sales fell 17.38%, while domestic electric passenger-car production totalled 46,924 units.TMD tracks four Pacific storms, none headed for Thailand
TMD tracks four Pacific storms, none headed for Thailand
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Thailand’s weather agency is tracking four western Pacific storms, none forecast to enter the country, while heavy rain and rough seas are expected.Cabinet transfers NSC chief and appoints new intelligence director
Cabinet transfers NSC chief and appoints new intelligence director
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
The Cabinet has transferred Chatchai Bangchuad to the Prime Minister’s Office and appointed Kitiphon Ruensamrit as Thailand’s new intelligence chief.Thai Cabinet backs tough bill barring domestic violence settlements
Thai Cabinet backs tough bill barring domestic violence settlements
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
The government is moving ahead with a Cabinet-backed bill to break the cycle of domestic violence, make the offence non-compoundable, increase penalties and make Thai society safer.