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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.Kumamoto shop in Tokyo heavily crowded with visitors after quake
Kumamoto shop in Tokyo heavily crowded with visitors after quake
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
Visitors line up daily at a Tokyo shop featuring Kumamoto goods to support the prefecture hit by the massive earthquake.Severe heat, water cuts deepen hardship in quake-hit Kumamoto
Severe heat, water cuts deepen hardship in quake-hit Kumamoto
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
Scorching heat waves and severe water outages compound hardships for over 9,000 evacuees following the powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture.Chon Buri murder case revives debate over death penalty in Thailand
Chon Buri murder case revives debate over death penalty in Thailand
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
A Chon Buri murder case has renewed debate over capital punishment, as global executions hit a 44-year high while Thailand has not carried out an execution since 2018.Anutin apologises to Russians, orders tighter security after five Chonburi killings
Anutin apologises to Russians, orders tighter security after five Chonburi killings
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul apologised to Russian visitors and ordered tighter security after five people were found killed in ChonburiSRT launches BNEX Bangkok-Ayutthaya train as first trip fills every seat
SRT launches BNEX Bangkok-Ayutthaya train as first trip fills every seat
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
SRT has launched the air-conditioned Bangkok Connex train from Krung Thep Aphiwat to Ayutthaya, with promotional fares from 30 to 50 baht until October 31.Before travelling abroad, Thai tourists urged to use Thai Consular app
Before travelling abroad, Thai tourists urged to use Thai Consular app
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
The Thai Consular app helps Thai travellers register overseas trips, receive emergency alerts, find embassies and request assistance abroad.About 1,100 Thais die overseas each year, data show
About 1,100 Thais die overseas each year, data show
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
Consular Department figures show 1,100–1,300 Thai deaths overseas annually, led by cases in the US, South Korea, Japan and IsraelThailand cuts 2026 car output target as exports weaken
Thailand cuts 2026 car output target as exports weaken
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
Thailand lowers its 2026 vehicle production target to 1.45 million units as Middle East disruption, trade barriers and EV competition hit exportsThailand’s tax base under scrutiny as only 5m filers pay income tax
Thailand’s tax base under scrutiny as only 5m filers pay income tax
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
Budget committee data show Thailand’s personal income tax base remains narrow, with only 5.14 million of 12.57 million filers actually paying tax.