Nation Thailand news website, thai news, thailand news, Bangkok thailand, aec, breaking news : Nation Thailand
Thailand's most updated English news website, thai news, thailand news, Bangkok thailand, aec,newspaper english, breaking news : The Nation
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.Thai PM to make first official Indonesia visit in 15 years
Thai PM to make first official Indonesia visit in 15 years
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Indonesia on August 3–4 for talks on trade and security and an ASEAN address ahead of Thailand’s 2028 chairmanship.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.US Treasury reportedly buys yen ahead of possible joint policy
US Treasury reportedly buys yen ahead of possible joint policy
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
The New York Fed reportedly converted euros into yen through Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley as Washington and Tokyo considered further measures.Heavy rain and flash-flood warning issued across parts of Thailand
Heavy rain and flash-flood warning issued across parts of Thailand
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Thunderstorms are forecast over 70% of the North, with isolated heavy rain in several regions and rain expected across 60% of Bangkok and its vicinity.