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Magnitude 3.3 Myanmar quake detected south-west of Mae Sot in Thailand
Magnitude 3.3 Myanmar quake detected south-west of Mae Sot in Thailand
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
The TMD recorded the quake at 9.09am on Sunday at a depth of about 10 kilometres, with the epicentre about 233 kilometres south-west of Mae Sot, Tak.Colombia quake toll rises to about 290 as hopes fade
Colombia quake toll rises to about 290 as hopes fade
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Colombia’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake has killed about 290 people, left 140 missing and injured nearly 4,000 as rescue hopes fade.Eleven magnitude 7 earthquakes heighten focus on Thai preparedness
Eleven magnitude 7 earthquakes heighten focus on Thai preparedness
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Thailand is promoting earthquake and tsunami readiness after 11 magnitude 7.0 or stronger events were recorded worldwide by August 15, 2026.Thailand seeks lower US tariffs on remaining product lines
Thailand seeks lower US tariffs on remaining product lines
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Commerce Ministry data show 72% of Thai product lines under US Sections 301 and 232 measures are already exempt, with late-August talks targeting the rest.Liverpool lead Thai fan poll while Buriram top Thai League support
Liverpool lead Thai fan poll while Buriram top Thai League support
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
A NIDA Poll survey of 2,500 people finds Liverpool leading Premier League support in Thailand at 38.54%, while Buriram United top Thai League 1 at 41.76%.Iran tells US to accept defeat as Hormuz blockade holds
Iran tells US to accept defeat as Hormuz blockade holds
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until Washington accepts defeat, as US petrol prices rise 29% year on year.Thi Lo Su Waterfall in Tak to reopen September 1 with safety measures
Thi Lo Su Waterfall in Tak to reopen September 1 with safety measures
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Officials are upgrading access routes, rehearsing safety plans and preparing emergency rescue equipment before the Tak attraction reopens.Foreign buyers turn to Thai property for high rental yields
Foreign buyers turn to Thai property for high rental yields
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Foreign demand is becoming more important to Thailand’s property market as domestic buying power weakens, with rental yields in Pattaya and Phuket reaching 8–10%.Thailand sets out death benefits following marriage equality law
Thailand sets out death benefits following marriage equality law
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Spouses of all genders with legally registered marriages may receive death allowances, funeral expenses and old-age lump-sum benefits under Social Security Office rules.