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Gold heads for weekly gain as weaker dollar cools US rate hike expectations
Gold heads for weekly gain as weaker dollar cools US rate hike expectations
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Gold rose towards a weekly gain as a softer dollar and broadly expected US inflation data reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase in September.Thailand advances proposed 450-baht tourist fee towards early 2027 collection
Thailand advances proposed 450-baht tourist fee towards early 2027 collection
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thailand will hold a 30-day public hearing on a proposed 450-baht fee for foreign visitors, with collection from air travellers expected to start in early 2027.Monsoon trough brings heavy rain and 60% storms to Bangkok
Monsoon trough brings heavy rain and 60% storms to Bangkok
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thailand faces isolated heavy rain and very heavy falls in the East, while Bangkok has a 60% chance of thunderstorms and upper Andaman waves reach 2-3 metresCentral Retail posts 42.5% rise in first-half core profit
Central Retail posts 42.5% rise in first-half core profit
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Central Retail posted first-half revenue of 126.63 billion baht and core profit of 5 billion baht, while second-quarter tourist sales rose more than 9%M82 opens toll-free to Ban Phaeo around the clock from Aug 28
M82 opens toll-free to Ban Phaeo around the clock from Aug 28
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
The Department of Highways will open the Bang Khun Thian-Ban Phaeo section toll-free around the clock, with four access points and speed limits in placeBangkok rail fares to be capped at 45 baht under Jan 1 common-ticket plan
Bangkok rail fares to be capped at 45 baht under Jan 1 common-ticket plan
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thailand plans to complete common-ticket rules and revenue arrangements by November, test EMV in December and launch the scheme on January 1, 2027Thailand links AI and agriculture in new industrial strategy
Thailand links AI and agriculture in new industrial strategy
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Thailand is linking artificial intelligence with agriculture innovation to raise farm value, deepen local supply chains and support sustainable industrial growth.Delta CEO puts power and skills at heart of Thailand’s AI push
Delta CEO puts power and skills at heart of Thailand’s AI push
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Stronger power infrastructure, skills and local innovation are key to turning AI investment into lasting economic value, Delta Electronics (Thailand) CEO Victor Cheng says.Stellate ganglion block emerges as a 'reset' for the overactive nervous system
Stellate ganglion block emerges as a 'reset' for the overactive nervous system
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
A new medical trend: Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) — a minimally invasive injection that helps “reset” the body's autonomic nervous system, easing chronic stress, anxiety and persistent insomnia at their source.Mount Aso alert in Kumamoto raised to Level 3 after tremors intensify
Mount Aso alert in Kumamoto raised to Level 3 after tremors intensify
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Stronger volcanic tremors and a rapid rise in gas emissions have prompted warnings of large volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows within two kilometres of a crater on Nakadake.