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Crime and local disputes also probed in southern attacks, NSC chief says
Crime and local disputes also probed in southern attacks, NSC chief says
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
NSC chief Chatchai Bangchuad says the unrest may be retaliation for tougher state operations, but criminal and local factors are also under review.DOPA raises southern border security to highest level following unrest
DOPA raises southern border security to highest level following unrest
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
DOPA has activated Level 3 security in Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and four Songkhla districts following unrest on August 22.Impatient Thais urges Israeli embassy to promote respect for Thai law
Impatient Thais urges Israeli embassy to promote respect for Thai law
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Impatient Thais submitted a letter urging Israeli tourists and residents to respect Thai law, customs and culture following local complaints.Jetts Fitness Partners with TAT to Launch “Run for Mile,” Inviting Fitness Enthusiasts to Exercise and Discover Thailand After Dark
Jetts Fitness Partners with TAT to Launch “Run for Mile,” Inviting Fitness Enthusiasts to Exercise and Discover Thailand After Dark
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Bangkok – Jetts Fitness Thailand has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to launch “Run for Mile”, a campaign under the “Night Time Wonder: พลบค่ำ ย่ำราตรี” initiative, inviting Jetts Fitness members to turn every step on the treadmill into an opportunity to discover the charm of Thailand after dark. Participants will also have the chance to win more than 70 prizes worth over THB 100,000 in total, from 8–31 August 2026.Narathiwat railway bombing prompts Southern Line service changes
Narathiwat railway bombing prompts Southern Line service changes
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
One timed bomb damaged the track near Marubo Station and two others were placed by a power pole. SRT revised services while EOD and forensic officers continued inspections at 40 sites.Two held after Chinese woman escapes alleged abduction
Two held after Chinese woman escapes alleged abduction
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Police arrested two men after a Chinese tourist, allegedly restrained in a car from Bangkok, escaped during a chase in Kamphaeng Phet.Thirty killed as landfill collapses after heavy rain in Guinea
Thirty killed as landfill collapses after heavy rain in Guinea
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Heavy rain caused a huge waste mound to collapse in Guinea’s capital, killing 30 people and injuring 22 shortly before the landfill’s planned closure.35 Years Since The Restoration of Ukraine’s Independence Day
35 Years Since The Restoration of Ukraine’s Independence Day
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Ukraine marks 35 years of restored independence, thanking Thailand for its support while highlighting resilience, innovation and ongoing challenges.Finance Ministry weighs gold tax to trace grey capital flows
Finance Ministry weighs gold tax to trace grey capital flows
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Thailand is studying a modest gold transaction tax to trace trades and curb money laundering, with industry consultations due soonNearly two months’ warning failed to stop 51 deep South attacks, southern army chief admits
Nearly two months’ warning failed to stop 51 deep South attacks, southern army chief admits
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Lt Gen Norathip Poinok says authorities had nearly two months’ warning, but intelligence lacked precise targets and local cooperation remained limited.