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Thailand Tourism Hits 18.5m Arrivals Amid Flight and Safety Headwinds
Thailand Tourism Hits 18.5m Arrivals Amid Flight and Safety Headwinds
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2026
Cumulative visitor numbers surpass 18.5m, generating 896 billion baht, though security concerns in the south and reduced Indian flight capacity dampen overall growthUS backs yen intervention as fears grow over Japan selling Treasuries
US backs yen intervention as fears grow over Japan selling Treasuries
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2026
The United States has joined Japan in rare yen-buying intervention, aiming to stabilise the currency and avoid forced sales of US Treasury holdings that could shake global markets.Thai river groups protest, demanding Myanmar halt mines over pollution
Thai river groups protest, demanding Myanmar halt mines over pollution
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2026
Protesters in Chiang Mai urged Myanmar to stop mining near shared waterways, alleging toxic contamination in the Kok, Sai, Ruak and Mekong riversPM orders action on forced labour and excess capacity over 12.5% US tariff
PM orders action on forced labour and excess capacity over 12.5% US tariff
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2026
Six ministries have been directed to address forced labour and excess capacity as Thailand responds to a 12.5% US import tariffAirAsia MOVE says Thai flight searches jump 86% ahead of Mother’s Day
AirAsia MOVE says Thai flight searches jump 86% ahead of Mother’s Day
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2026
AirAsia MOVE data shows Thai travellers are planning ahead for the Mother’s Day long holiday, with flight searches rising 86% despite travel-cost pressures.Thai Customs deploys K9s against transnational drug trafficking
Thai Customs deploys K9s against transnational drug trafficking
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2026
Customs, police and AOT will use detection dogs to screen passengers and baggage on international departures to prevent drug smuggling at Suvarnabhumi Airport.First Images of Aung San Suu Kyi Released in Five Years Following Red Cross Visit
First Images of Aung San Suu Kyi Released in Five Years Following Red Cross Visit
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2026
First published photographs since 2021 show the detained 81-year-old meeting an ICRC diplomat, amidst mounting regional calls to verify her well-beingChadchart plans Green Line transfer to advance common ticketing and ease Bangkok’s budget burden
Chadchart plans Green Line transfer to advance common ticketing and ease Bangkok’s budget burden
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2026
The proposed transfer would move the Green Line’s assets and debts to the government, easing Bangkok’s financial burden and supporting unified faresThailand’s DDPM warns six southern provinces of floods and rough seas
Thailand’s DDPM warns six southern provinces of floods and rough seas
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2026
Response teams, machinery and temporary shelters are being prepared as six southern provinces monitor flood, landslide and rough-sea risks through Friday (August 7, 2026).