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Flood risk rises with severe rain in Northeast and eastern Thailand
Flood risk rises with severe rain in Northeast and eastern Thailand
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
A strengthening monsoon will bring very heavy rain to Bueng Kan and Nakhon Phanom, while Bangkok faces storms across 60% of the areaAnutin arrives in Australia for trade and clean-energy talks
Anutin arrives in Australia for trade and clean-energy talks
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul begins a four-day Australian visit focused on strategic ties, trade, digital innovation and clean energyEkniti warns THB600bn deficit exposes Thailand’s energy risk
Ekniti warns THB600bn deficit exposes Thailand’s energy risk
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says Thailand’s Q2 current-account deficit shows why it must accelerate its shift from imported oilThailand Renewable Energy Pipeline Draws Up to US$2.61bn in Investment
Thailand Renewable Energy Pipeline Draws Up to US$2.61bn in Investment
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Thailand’s ERC has licensed 449 renewable power projects totalling 1,607.58 MW, led by solar, waste-to-energy and biomass investment.Industrial AI Powers Thailand’s Next Manufacturing Shift
Industrial AI Powers Thailand’s Next Manufacturing Shift
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Industrial AI is emerging in Thailand’s factories, rail systems and EEC smart-city projects as rising investment adds new operational complexity.Japan’s summer holiday rail traffic stays steady despite Kyushu quake
Japan’s summer holiday rail traffic stays steady despite Kyushu quake
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Rail operators carried about 13.21 million passengers during the Bon break, with national demand holding firm despite earthquake-related disruption in Kumamoto.Japan Airlines and ANA plan first joint domestic schedule changes
Japan Airlines and ANA plan first joint domestic schedule changes
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Flights between Tokyo and Okayama will be retimed from late October while both carriers contend with higher costs and a decline in business travel.Kumamon brings brief respite to children after Kumamoto quake
Kumamon brings brief respite to children after Kumamoto quake
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
A mother whose home was destroyed by the earthquake welcomed the visit as children received sweets and stickers and shared hugs and high fives.China’s auto exports drive growth while NEV sales share tops 60%
China’s auto exports drive growth while NEV sales share tops 60%
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Chinese carmakers are extending their overseas push from finished vehicles to regional industrial systems while domestic electrification gathers pace.