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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.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.Thai woman warns travellers after 20 days in Japan custody
Thai woman warns travellers after 20 days in Japan custody
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Juthathip Thongnoi says a paid carrying job left her detained in Japan for 20 days after methamphetamine was found hidden in coffee sachets.Thailand disputes UN rapporteur’s account of Cambodia conflict
Thailand disputes UN rapporteur’s account of Cambodia conflict
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Thailand denies initiating the conflict with Cambodia, challenges figures cited by Tom Andrews and warns that one-sided information can mislead audiences worldwide.Injured and dehydrated wild elephant calf found in Kanchanaburi
Injured and dehydrated wild elephant calf found in Kanchanaburi
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Veterinary teams are monitoring the two-week-old male calf in quarantine at Sai Yok National Park after it was found weak, injured and severely dehydrated.