Monsoon rains raise flash-flood risk across upper Thailand
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
A monsoon trough and a rather strong southwest monsoon will bring more rain, while waves in the upper Andaman Sea will exceed 3 metres during thunderstorms.
Thailand Scraps Data Centre Power Cap, Opens Clean Electricity Market to All Industry
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
Energy Minister Ekanat Promphan lifts the 2,000MW cap on direct clean power deals for all industry, while shielding households from data centre-driven cost rises
Bangkok’s sacred Lakshmi Shrine and Varalakshmi Vratam
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
Nestled high above the bustling luxury of the Ratchaprasong intersection, Bangkok’s spiritual heart is home to a unique cluster of sacred shrines dedicated to nine revered deities.
M82 Ekkachai–Ban Phaeo stretch opens for 24-hour toll-free trial use
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
The 16.4-kilometre stretch extends toll-free trial access to a continuous 25-kilometre elevated route from Bang Khun Thian to Ban Phaeo, 24 hours a day.