Northern provinces step up flood preparations as heavy rain looms
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
The DDPM has ordered 17 northern provinces to step up flood preparations, as August rainfall is forecast to exceed normal levels across several regions.
Typhoon Dolphin may intensify rain while bypassing Thailand
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Typhoon Dolphin is forecast to bypass Thailand but may strengthen the south-westerly monsoon, bringing heavy to very heavy rain to the North and upper Northeast from August 7 to 9.
Thailand lawsuit tests digital platform liability for scams
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Thailand’s Civil Court will hear a lawsuit brought by the Thailand Consumers Council against Facebook and 16 other defendants on August 3 over alleged online scams.
Thai smartphone use exceeds regional average for internet access
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Across Asia-Pacific, 72% of respondents use smartphones as their main internet device, rising to 74% in Thailand, while more personal and work data is stored on mobile devices.