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Commerce tightens price controls across flood-hit areas
Commerce tightens price controls across flood-hit areas
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Ministry of Commerce is mobilising food, water and essential goods for flood-hit areas while warning traders against price rises, hoarding or withholding sales.Thailand plans rules for ride-hailing and delivery apps
Thailand plans rules for ride-hailing and delivery apps
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Thailand’s competition regulator plans rules on platform fees, trading terms and safety for ride-hailing and on-demand delivery services.Thailand rebuts UN human rights expert over return call
Thailand rebuts UN human rights expert over return call
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Thailand says civilian returns must be safe and dignified, while the Ban Nong Chan boundary issue remains with bilateral border mechanisms.Nan records 254mm rain, over 16,000 affected in Pua
Nan records 254mm rain, over 16,000 affected in Pua
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Authorities prepared seven evacuation sites, field kitchens, road repairs and water-system restoration while Nan remained at risk through August 21.Deep-well heat data point to Thailand’s geothermal potential
Deep-well heat data point to Thailand’s geothermal potential
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Temperatures above 200 degrees Celsius were recorded at depths of 3–4 kilometres, while geological features and onshore well data warrant systematic study.Cell Broadcast alerts warn of floods in North and Northeast
Cell Broadcast alerts warn of floods in North and Northeast
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Thailand’s disaster agency sent Cell Broadcast warnings as persistent rain raised risks of flash floods, landslides and overflowing waterways.Thai and Taiwan police dismantle cross-border scam operation
Thai and Taiwan police dismantle cross-border scam operation
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
More than 20 Taiwanese nationals were arrested in Cambodia over an alleged police impersonation scheme linked to losses exceeding NTD200 million.Thailand advances two regional rail routes into design
Thailand advances two regional rail routes into design
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
SRT plans to sign THB392 million in consultancy contracts in September, while two other proposed routes await environmental or government clearance.Government places Nan flood response under 24-hour single command
Government places Nan flood response under 24-hour single command
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Thailand has established a 24-hour single command centre in Nan, mobilising six ministries for flood warnings, evacuation, relief and recovery.17-Year-Old Bangkok Student Launches LivLit to Help Young People Build the Human Skills AI Cannot Replace
17-Year-Old Bangkok Student Launches LivLit to Help Young People Build the Human Skills AI Cannot Replace
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Most conversations around artificial intelligence focus on what it can do. Janya Phlaphongphanich, 17, founder of LivLit and student at Bangkok Patana School, is more interested in what it cannot.