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Thai DIP warns AI music creators of licensing risks
Thai DIP warns AI music creators of licensing risks
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Thailand’s DIP says AI voice conversions and remixes using protected songs may require permission and royalties from multiple rights holders.How Thailand, the US, Japan and China regulate civilian firearms
How Thailand, the US, Japan and China regulate civilian firearms
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Gun laws in Thailand, the US, Japan and China differ widely on who may buy, own and carry firearms, and the penalties for breaking the rules.Marine Department restricts Chao Phraya traffic for royal barge rehearsals
Marine Department restricts Chao Phraya traffic for royal barge rehearsals
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Boat traffic on the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok Noi Canal will be restricted on August 17, 20 and 27 for Royal Barge Procession rehearsals.Is Thailand’s energy system ready for data centre surge | The Next Move EP24
Is Thailand’s energy system ready for data centre surge | The Next Move EP24
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Thailand has approved 42 data centre projects since 2024, but is Thailand’s energy system prepared for the surge? Some question Thailand’s grid system is not smart yet, noting that the government should balance energy security with data centre development.Suphajee rejects military-for-tariff deal in US talks
Suphajee rejects military-for-tariff deal in US talks
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Commerce minister Suphajee Suthumpun denies military terms were traded for US tariff relief, pointing instead to nearly US$20bn in Thai private investmentPolice seize 83,483 unapproved Japanese products in warehouse raid
Police seize 83,483 unapproved Japanese products in warehouse raid
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Consumer protection police seized 83,483 Japanese cosmetics, supplements and other products worth over 8.3 million baht from a Bang Phli warehouse supplying online sellers.Thai Defence Ministry rules out Cobra Gold link to US tariff talks
Thai Defence Ministry rules out Cobra Gold link to US tariff talks
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
The Defence Ministry says the 46th Cobra Gold exercise will involve 31 countries under a Light Year format and follow its existing six-year plan.US drone factory proposal for Thailand remains under detailed study
US drone factory proposal for Thailand remains under detailed study
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Thailand is studying feasibility, value for money and a technology-transfer framework following a US visit by the Permanent Secretary for Defence, Surasant Kongsiri says.Free shuttle brings Bangkok visitors to Ayutthaya cultural showcase
Free shuttle brings Bangkok visitors to Ayutthaya cultural showcase
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
A new cultural programme by TAT brings Thai craftsmanship, Khon performances and rotating art exhibitions to Ayutthaya’s Koh Kerd, with a free Bangkok shuttle running until December 26.South Korean fugitive arrested in Phuket after eight-year overstay
South Korean fugitive arrested in Phuket after eight-year overstay
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Thai authorities arrested a South Korean man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice over alleged drug trafficking and fraud after a 2,992-day overstay.