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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.Northern and eastern Thailand face floods as hospitals stock supplies
Northern and eastern Thailand face floods as hospitals stock supplies
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
Heavy rain threatens northern districts through August 3, while hospitals nationwide prepare 72-hour reserves as flood and landslide risks persistChon 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.SRT 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.War Elephants host group leaders Malaysia at 8pm in ASEAN Cup showdown
War Elephants host group leaders Malaysia at 8pm in ASEAN Cup showdown
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
Thailand face Group B leaders Malaysia at Rajamangala Stadium at 8pm on Saturday after opening the 2026 ASEAN Cup with a 5-0 win over LaosThailand promotes turmeric as model herb for global wellness market
Thailand promotes turmeric as model herb for global wellness market
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
Thailand is promoting turmeric as a model economic herb, aiming to develop evidence-based herbal medicines and expand into the global health and wellness market.